De suikerfabriek Ponen 1876 - 1884

Herman Salzwedel's 1876-1884 photograph, "De suikerfabriek Ponen," showcases a sugar factory in Ponen, likely located in the Dutch East Indies. The image captures the industrial building with its chimneys, nestled amidst a lush landscape and reflected in the tranquil waters of a river. This photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the colonial past and the role of industrialization in the region. The image's subdued tones and focus on the factory's architectural details make it a valuable documentation of early industrialization in the Dutch East Indies.