Javanen, Groote Combéweg 1903 - 1910

"Javanen, Groote Combéweg" (1903-1910) is a cyanotype photograph by Hendrik Doijer, depicting three Javanese individuals, likely a mother and her two children. Doijer, a Dutch photographer known for his documentation of colonial life, captured the scene outside a simple wooden dwelling. The composition emphasizes the figures against the backdrop of the building, highlighting the subjects' everyday life and the surrounding environment. This work exemplifies Doijer's interest in capturing the realities of colonial Java.