Handelshuizen aan de Kali Besar 1865

This albumen print, "Handelshuizen aan de Kali Besar", by Woodbury & Page, depicts a street scene in Batavia (now Jakarta), Indonesia, in 1865. The image showcases a row of colonial-era buildings, with a bustling street scene in front. It is a valuable documentation of the colonial architecture and daily life in Batavia during the Dutch East India Company era. The detailed depiction of the buildings, the people on the street, and the horse-drawn carriage offers a glimpse into the vibrant culture of the time. The photo is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the legacy of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia.