Bewoners van de kampong bij suikerfabriek Meritjan te Kediri op Java c. 1925 - 1930

"Bewoners van de kampong bij suikerfabriek Meritjan te Kediri op Java" is a photograph by Isken from circa 1925-1930. The image depicts a scene of daily life in a Javanese kampong (village) near the Meritjan sugar factory in Kediri. The composition centers on a woman drawing water from a well, while other villagers go about their daily chores in the background. The photograph offers a glimpse into the social and economic landscape of Java during the colonial period, highlighting the importance of sugar production and the lives of the people who worked in and around the factories. The photograph's stark black and white tones enhance the image's sense of realism and historical significance.