Portret van een Indonesische ruiter te paard 1857 - 1880

This photograph, titled "Portret van een Indonesische ruiter te paard" (Portrait of an Indonesian rider on horseback) by Woodbury & Page, dates back to 1857-1880. The image captures a man dressed in traditional Indonesian clothing, riding a horse with elaborate saddle decorations. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of early photography's ability to document diverse cultures and social scenes in vivid detail. The image reflects the colonial era's interest in portraying and understanding the societies of colonized regions.