Gezicht op het Batakdorp Rakoet Bessi (boven) en landschap met rijstvelden en vulkaan (onder) op Sumatra before 1898

This photocollage by Carl J. Kleingrothe, taken before 1898, showcases the Batak village of Rakoet Bessi in Sumatra, Indonesia. The upper image presents a detailed view of the village with its distinctive architecture, a gathering of people, and verdant surroundings. The lower image captures the surrounding landscape, depicting rice fields, a volcano, and a river flowing through the scene. Kleingrothe, known for his photographic documentation of Southeast Asia, provides us with a glimpse into daily life and the natural beauty of this region.