Erf van het huis van de administrateur van onderneming Polonia van de Deli Maatschappij te Medan c. 1900 - 1920
anonymous
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photo of handprinted image
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pastel soft colours
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muted colour palette
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photo restoration
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natural tone
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white palette
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collage layering style
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natural colour palette
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soft colour palette
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watercolor
This black and white photograph, taken sometime between 1900 and 1920, depicts a scene in Medan, Indonesia. The image shows the estate of the administrator of the Polonia plantation, which belonged to the Deli Maatschappij company. The photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial era in Indonesia, showcasing the landscape and architecture of the time. The anonymous artist captured the estate from a distance, highlighting the sprawling greenery and the modest building in the background. This photograph, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a valuable historical record of the region's colonial past.
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