Portret van een jongen en een baby in Madjene op Celebes 1921

"Portret van een jongen en een baby in Madjene op Celebes," captured by Dutch photographer Klaas (I) Kleiterp in 1921, depicts a young boy standing behind a wicker chair on which a baby lies. The image, likely a snapshot from a family album, offers a glimpse into daily life in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). The intricate patterned cloth draped over the chair adds a touch of domesticity, while the setting suggests an outdoor environment. The photograph's simple composition and intimate subject matter highlight Kleiterp's talent for capturing the everyday moments that reveal the complexities of human life.