Gezicht te Rijswijk in Batavia 1870 - 1890

"Gezicht te Rijswijk in Batavia" is a 19th-century photograph by Woodbury & Page, depicting a street scene in Batavia, now known as Jakarta, Indonesia. The image captures a long, tree-lined road with a building on the left and a fence on the right. The composition is striking, showing the viewer a perspective of a seemingly endless road lined with trees and the glimpse of a colonial building. The photograph showcases the influence of Western aesthetics on colonial architecture and city planning, providing a glimpse into the daily life of Batavia during the colonial period. This historical photograph is held in the Rijksmuseum and serves as a visual document of the Dutch colonial presence in Southeast Asia.