Huizenrij aan de Javastraat in Den Haag c. 1865 - 1870

"Huizenrij aan de Javastraat in Den Haag" is a calotype photograph by Dutch artist Andries Jager, capturing a street scene in The Hague, Netherlands. The photograph, taken between 1865 and 1870, showcases the architectural detail of the Javastraat, with its stately townhouses, windows, and balconies. The perspective, looking down the street, emphasizes the linear arrangement of the buildings and the quiet atmosphere of the neighborhood. Jager's use of the calotype process, an early photographic technique, gives the image a distinctive texture and softness, adding to the timeless quality of the scene.