Groepsportret van KNIL-militairen met machinegeweren voor een stal 1895 - 1920

This photograph by Lik Sun Bros, taken between 1895 and 1920, depicts a group of KNIL (Royal Dutch East Indies Army) soldiers posing with machine guns in front of a stable. The image offers a glimpse into the military presence in the Dutch East Indies during this period, highlighting the colonial context of the era. The photograph captures the soldiers in a formal arrangement, emphasizing their military roles and the power dynamics of the time. The image's historical significance lies in its documentation of a specific moment in the history of Dutch colonialism and the use of weaponry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.