Brug bij Stabat (boven) en weg door het oerwoud op Sumatra (onder) before 1898

"Brug bij Stabat (boven) en weg door het oerwoud op Sumatra (onder)" (Bridge near Stabat (above) and road through the jungle on Sumatra (below)) is a photographic print by Dutch photographer Carl J. Kleingrothe. The image depicts a bridge in Stabat, Sumatra, and a road through the Sumatran jungle. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and likely dates back to the late 19th century, before 1898. The image provides a glimpse into the landscape and infrastructure of Sumatra during the colonial era. The photo highlights the bridge as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, a key element of Dutch colonial ambitions in Sumatra. The lower image showcases the dense jungle of the island.