Door storm geteisterde velden van tabaksplantage Boeloe Tjina op Sumatra c. 1900 - 1920
anonymous
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photo of handprinted image
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pale palette
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muted colour palette
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pale colours
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white palette
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natural colour palette
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repetition of white colour
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remaining negative space
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soft colour palette
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watercolor
This anonymous black and white photograph, taken sometime between 1900 and 1920, depicts a tobacco plantation in Boeloe Tjina, Sumatra. The photograph captures the rows of tobacco plants, showcasing the meticulous labor involved in cultivating this cash crop. The image offers a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing valuable insight into the history of Dutch colonialism and plantation life in Indonesia.
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