Een roeischip met lokale bevolking langszij van een stoomschip in Indonesië. 1900 - 1915

This sepia-toned photograph, captured between 1900 and 1915 by Johanna Hermina Marmelstein, depicts a traditional Indonesian rowing boat alongside a steamship in the waters of Indonesia. The image offers a glimpse into the cultural exchange and modernization taking place in the early 20th century. The contrast between the traditional boat, adorned with flags, and the sleek steamship, symbolizes the collision of old and new in colonial Indonesia. Marmelstein, known for her photographic documentation of life in Indonesia, captured this moment with a keen eye for detail, showcasing the everyday interactions between local people and the burgeoning forces of globalization.