Portret van drie vrouwen 1857 - 1880

"Portret van drie vrouwen" is a photograph by Woodbury & Page, a photography studio, taken sometime between 1857 and 1880. The image depicts three women seated in a row, their expressions composed and stoic. The women, likely from Indonesia, are dressed in traditional clothing, their bodies and hands held in a rigid pose that reflects the formality of the portrait genre. This photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a striking example of early photographic portraiture, showcasing the studio's technical prowess and capturing a glimpse of Indonesian dress and social customs of the time.