Kappen van oerbos voor de aanleg van een rubberplantage van de Deli Maatschappij bij Soengei Tassik op Sumatra c. 1900 - 1920

This anonymous photograph, taken sometime between 1900 and 1920, depicts a scene of deforestation in Sumatra, Indonesia. The image shows a cleared area of land that was once a dense forest. The felled trees are shown lying on the ground, with only stumps remaining. This photograph offers a glimpse into the environmental impact of rubber plantation development in the early 20th century and can be found in the Rijksmuseum. This photo, a poignant example of documentary photography, serves as a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of industrial progress.