Woonhuis 1863 - 1869

"Woonhuis" is a black and white photograph created between 1863 and 1869 by Woodbury & Page, which depicts a traditional Indonesian house, known as a "woonhuis" in Dutch. The photograph captures the architectural details of the home, featuring a hipped roof and white walls, situated in a serene setting with lush greenery and a fence in the foreground. The image is a testament to the beauty of colonial Indonesian architecture, and it provides a glimpse into the past, capturing the unique architectural traditions of the era. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a captivating example of early photographic documentation.