Portret van Marioetari 1883 - 1884

"Portret van Marioetari" is a black and white photograph by Dutch artist Friedrich Carel Hisgen, created between 1883 and 1884. The photograph captures a young girl, Marioetari, from Suriname, in a simple pose, looking directly at the viewer. Hisgen's work often depicted the people of Suriname, contributing to the understanding of local cultures and social dynamics during the colonial era. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl in 19th-century Suriname and underscores the importance of photography as a historical document.