Opzichter met werknemers c. 1900s - 1910s

This anonymous black and white photograph, titled "Opzichter met werknemers," depicts a European overseer standing over a group of Indonesian workers in a field. The image, dated c. 1900s-1910s, exemplifies the colonial relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia. The composition emphasizes the power dynamic between the overseer and the workers, highlighting the social and economic hierarchy during the colonial era. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a valuable glimpse into the lives of people under Dutch rule.