Gezicht op het woonhuis van assistenten, Langkat Sumatra c. 1900

This photograph, taken around 1900 by Heinrich Ernst & Co., depicts a view of the residence of assistants in Langkat, Sumatra. The image showcases a traditional Indonesian home with a thatched roof, elevated on stilts, and surrounded by lush vegetation. The photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of European colonial officials in the Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century. The image, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document that captures the architectural style and landscape of colonial Sumatra.