Gezicht op Station Smalspoor van de Deli Maatschappij te Stabat, Sumatra (S.S. Stabat) c. 1885 - 1900
carljkleingrothe
photo of handprinted image
light pencil work
pale palette
natural tone
ink paper printed
natural cool tone
carved into stone
remaining negative space
pencil art
watercolor
"Gezicht op Station Smalspoor van de Deli Maatschappij te Stabat, Sumatra (S.S. Stabat)" is a black and white photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, depicting a narrow-gauge train station in Stabat, Sumatra. Taken sometime between 1885 and 1900, the photograph offers a glimpse into the early development of infrastructure in colonial Indonesia. The image showcases a steam locomotive and several carriages, a station building, and a small, adjacent structure. Several figures can be seen, suggesting the daily activity of the station. The photograph is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum and captures a snapshot of life and transportation during the colonial period in Sumatra.
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