Nederlandse gezin Bergsma en Indonesische man in auto op Sumatra, hond op de treeplank 1914 - 1926

This anonymous photograph, taken between 1914 and 1926, depicts the Bergsma family, a Dutch family, in a car with an Indonesian man on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures a moment of daily life under Dutch colonial rule, showcasing the family's comfortable lifestyle. It offers a glimpse into the social dynamics and interactions between Dutch colonizers and the local Indonesian population.