Kaartspelende mannen in het immigrantendepot 1903 - 1910

"Kaartspelende mannen in het immigrantendepot" (Card-playing men at the immigrant depot) is a black and white photograph created between 1903 and 1910 by Dutch photographer Hendrik Doijer. The image depicts a group of men playing cards in front of a fence, possibly at an immigration depot in Suriname. The photographer captures a moment of leisure among men who have recently arrived in a new land, suggesting the cultural and social complexities of immigration. Doijer's work often focused on everyday life in Suriname, offering a glimpse into the experiences of people living in a colonial context. The image is a testament to the power of photography to document the realities of life, highlighting the diverse human experiences that exist within the boundaries of the world.