Kantoor c. 1900 - 1907

This anonymous photograph, titled "Kantoor" (Office), depicts a colonial office setting in Indonesia, likely taken between 1900 and 1907. The image showcases a spacious room with large windows, suggesting a well-lit environment, and features men working at desks amidst stacks of documents. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the administrative workings of the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia. The composition, characterized by a central focus on the desks and figures, emphasizes the bureaucratic nature of the colonial administration.