Portret van een zittende Indonesische vrouw 1857 - 1880

"Portret van een zittende Indonesische vrouw" is a carte de visite photograph created between 1857-1880 by Woodbury & Page. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts an Indonesian woman in a seated pose, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals during the colonial era. The woman's attire, consisting of a long, patterned skirt and a white blouse, reflects the blend of traditional Indonesian clothing and European influences prevalent at the time. The image, with its grainy texture and faded tones, is a testament to the early development of photography technology and its role in documenting cultural encounters.