Huis aan het water 1886

"Huis aan het water" (House on the Water), an 1886 photograph by Kassian Céphas, captures a serene tropical scene. The image showcases a white-washed house nestled amidst lush greenery, with a tranquil pond in the foreground. Several figures can be seen standing on a bridge, adding a sense of scale to the composition. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a striking example of 19th-century landscape photography and offers a glimpse into the beauty of colonial architecture and natural landscapes.