Batavia - Toko Bazar 1863 - 1866

"Batavia - Toko Bazar" is a black and white photograph taken by Woodbury & Page between 1863 and 1866. The image depicts a colonial building in Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia) surrounded by palm trees and a small fence. The building's architectural style reflects the influence of European colonial architecture in the Dutch East Indies. The photograph is a testament to the artistic and documentary value of early photography, capturing a snapshot of life in a colonial city. This photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 210 mm in height and 273 mm in width.