Koffieaanplant verwoest door modderstroom c. 1900 - 1935

"Koffieaanplant verwoest door modderstroom" (Coffee Plantation Destroyed by a Mudflow) is a stereoscopic photograph by Neville Keasberry, dating back to the early 20th century. This image depicts a coffee plantation devastated by a mudflow, highlighting the impact of natural disasters on agriculture and the livelihoods of those dependent on it. Keasberry's work as a photographer during this period was crucial for documenting the challenges faced in colonial Indonesia, offering valuable insights into the social and economic realities of the time. The image's detailed representation of the damaged coffee plantation and the surrounding forest provides a powerful visual testament to the destruction caused by natural disasters, a recurring theme in Keasberry's work.