Portret van een Indonesische jongen 1857 - 1880

"Portret van een Indonesische jongen" (Portrait of an Indonesian Boy) is a carte de visite photograph created by Woodbury & Page between 1857 and 1880, now in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph captures a young Indonesian boy in traditional clothing, standing beside a chair, his gaze directly meeting the viewer. This small, intimate image provides a glimpse into the social and cultural context of Indonesia during the colonial period, offering a unique portrait of a child from a different world. The carte de visite format, popular in the 19th century, allowed for the easy sharing of these photographs, offering viewers a personal connection to the subject and their culture.