Viaduct bij Groot Bakallan 1880 - 1888

Herman Salzwedel's "Viaduct bij Groot Bakallan" is a black and white photograph depicting a railway bridge in the Dutch East Indies. The image features a trestle bridge spanning a valley, with a train crossing it. The bridge's white metal structure contrasts with the verdant landscape, reflecting the technological advancement and colonial expansion of the era. The photograph is a testament to the Dutch East India Company's infrastructure development and engineering achievements in the late 19th century. It was created between 1880 and 1888 and currently resides in the Rijksmuseum. This photographic work showcases the intersection of nature and industry in a colonial context.