Dierentuin, beroepen en Wajang Topeng by Woodbury & Page

Dierentuin, beroepen en Wajang Topeng 1864 - 1866

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photography, albumen-print

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portrait

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asian-art

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landscape

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indigenism

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photography

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orientalism

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genre-painting

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albumen-print

This albumen print by Woodbury & Page, titled "Dierentuin, beroepen en Wajang Topeng", depicts a collection of scenes from life in Indonesia. The album, which dates from 1864-1866, provides a glimpse into Indonesian culture and society. The photographs capture a variety of subjects, from the everyday lives of ordinary people to more formal settings like the gardens of a grand house. This work is a fascinating example of 19th-century travel photography and provides a valuable historical record of Indonesian life.

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