View of the Gambir Estate c. 1885 - 1900

"View of the Gambir Estate" is a black and white photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, taken sometime between 1885 and 1900. This photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sweeping view of a Gambir plantation in Indonesia. The image showcases the meticulously cultivated fields of Gambir, a plant used for its medicinal and tanning properties, along with the buildings associated with its processing. Kleingrothe's photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial era in Indonesia and the role of Gambir cultivation in the economy of the time.