Planten van rijst op een sawah, voormalig Nederlands-Indië c. 1890 - 1910

This photograph, titled "Planten van rijst op een sawah, voormalig Nederlands-Indië", taken around 1890-1910 by Onnes Kurkdjian, captures a scene of rice cultivation in a sawah (paddy field) in the former Dutch East Indies. The image showcases a group of individuals engaged in the laborious task of planting rice seedlings in the flooded fields, providing a glimpse into the daily life of rural populations during this era. The photograph serves as a document of agricultural practices and the socioeconomic landscape of colonial Indonesia, highlighting the vital role of rice cultivation in the region.