Aanvoer van cacao op "Ma retraite" 1903 - 1910

"Aanvoer van cacao op "Ma retraite" is a cyanotype photograph by Dutch artist Hendrik Doijer, created between 1903 and 1910. The image depicts a scene of cacao being unloaded from a boat onto a wooden platform in the Dutch East Indies. The photograph captures a moment of daily life in the colonial era and showcases the importance of cacao production in the region. Doijer's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the depiction of the workers, the baskets of cacao beans, and the wooden platform, offers a glimpse into the colonial economy and the role of indigenous labor in the process. The cyanotype process, characterized by its distinctive blue tones, adds a vintage charm to the composition.