Olifantenjacht, Sumatra (Serdang Elephant) c. 1890 - 1900

"Olifantenjacht, Sumatra (Serdang Elephant)" is a black and white photograph taken by Stafhell & Kleingrothe around 1890-1900. It depicts a group of men standing and sitting beside a dead elephant in a dense forest. This image is likely a hunting scene in Serdang, Sumatra, and offers a glimpse into the colonial era’s impact on the Indonesian island. The photograph’s composition, with the men arranged around the elephant, emphasizes their role in the hunt. This historical photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the photographic documentation of the colonial era in Indonesia.