Roeiboten met lokale bewoners langs zij van een aangemeerde grote stoomboot. 1900 - 1915

This photograph, captured between 1900 and 1915 by Johanna Hermina Marmelstein, depicts a bustling scene of traditional Indonesian rowboats (roeiboten) alongside a large steamship. The image, likely taken in the Dutch East Indies, showcases the interaction between local residents and the burgeoning maritime trade of the era. Marmelstein's use of a high-angle perspective highlights the contrast between the traditional and modern modes of transportation, offering a glimpse into the changing landscape of colonial Indonesia.