Portret van een Indonesische man op kruk 1857 - 1880

This black and white photograph, taken between 1857 and 1880 by Woodbury & Page, depicts a seated Indonesian man in traditional clothing. The portrait, likely made during the Dutch colonial era, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in the Dutch East Indies. The man's attire, including a patterned sarong and a jacket, reveals his cultural heritage. The image, measuring 85 mm by 52 mm, demonstrates the evolving use of photography as a means of documenting and understanding different cultures in the 19th century.