Semarang. Makamdowo (Nieuw-Semarang) c. 1900

"Semarang. Makamdowo (Nieuw-Semarang)" is a photograph by Otto Hisgen, a German photographer who lived in Semarang, Java, around the turn of the 20th century. This sepia-toned photograph, likely taken around 1900, showcases a serene view of the landscape around Makamdowo, a district in Semarang. Hisgen's work captured the daily life and changing landscape of colonial Indonesia, providing valuable insights into its history and urban development. The photograph depicts the Makamdowo area, with a distant view of buildings and a closer view of a paved path and lush greenery. This work is an example of photographic documentation of colonial landscapes and life in Indonesia.