Portret van een onbekende leider uit Kandy en zijn vrouw en twee dochters before 1899

This photograph, taken before 1899 by E. Castelein, captures a formal portrait of an unidentified leader from Kandy, Sri Lanka, with his wife and two daughters. The leader is standing in the center of the image, while his wife and daughters are seated in the foreground. The family is dressed in traditional clothing, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region. The image is a valuable document of social and cultural life in Kandy during the late 19th century. It offers a glimpse into the attire and posed portraiture of Sri Lankan elites.