Gezicht op Station Smalspoor van de Deli Maatschappij te Stabat, Sumatra (S.S. Stabat) by Carl J. Kleingrothe

Gezicht op Station Smalspoor van de Deli Maatschappij te Stabat, Sumatra (S.S. Stabat) c. 1885 - 1900

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photo of handprinted image

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light pencil work

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pale palette

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natural tone

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ink paper printed

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natural cool tone

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carved into stone

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remaining negative space

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pencil art

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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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