Drogen van rijstplanten, voormalig Nederlands-Indië c. 1890 - 1911

"Drogen van rijstplanten, voormalig Nederlands-Indië," is a photograph taken by Onnes Kurkdjian, capturing a scene of everyday life in the Dutch East Indies around the turn of the 20th century. The image depicts three individuals in a rice field, likely engaged in the process of drying rice plants after harvest. The composition highlights the agricultural landscape, with a backdrop of palm trees and a foreground filled with bundles of harvested rice. This photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Indonesia, showcasing the importance of agriculture to the local economy and the lives of its people.