Portret van een onbekende Indonesische familie en twee onbekende Europese kinderen, in Makassar by Wah Seng

Portret van een onbekende Indonesische familie en twee onbekende Europese kinderen, in Makassar 1905 - 1920

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aged paper

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paper non-digital material

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reduced colour palette

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traditional media

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personal journal design

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retro 'vintage design

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feminine colour palette

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print-effect

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personal sketchbook

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child

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coloured pencil

This cabinet card photograph, taken by Wah Seng in Makassar between 1905 and 1920, depicts a family portrait of an Indonesian family and two European children. The image is composed of six individuals, with the children positioned at the front, and the adults behind them. This photograph offers a glimpse into the cultural interaction between Indonesian and European communities in the early 20th century. The use of the cabinet card format was popular during this era, showcasing the evolving photographic practices of the time.

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