Gezigt achter piket 255 in de rigting van dessa Ngagrong. / De grond der ingraving 635 wordt met stortkarren naar de ophooging 234 vervoerd. De bouw- en werktuigkundige Kuntze geeft zijne bevelen aan den pikeur Hertel ... 1868
woodburypage
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
This albumen print, taken in 1868 by Woodbury & Page, depicts a scene from the construction of the railway line in Java. It captures a panoramic view of the landscape, showcasing the vast expanse of the terrain as well as the labor intensive process of excavation and embankment construction. The image offers a glimpse into the engineering feats and labor practices that shaped the development of railway infrastructure during the 19th century in the region, highlighting the significance of photography in documenting historical events.
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