Dam bij een kanaal c. 1900s - 1910s

"Dam bij een kanaal" is an anonymous photograph depicting a canal lock in the Dutch East Indies, taken sometime between the 1900s and 1910s. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a black and white image depicting the canal lock from a low angle, emphasizing the scale of the structure. The photograph provides a glimpse into the colonial infrastructure of the Dutch East Indies, showcasing the construction and engineering of the time. It is a valuable historical document, documenting the landscape and structures that were integral to the Dutch colonial project.