Portret van een Maleisische parkietverkoper 1867 - 1880

"Portret van een Maleisische parkietverkoper" is a black and white photograph by G.R. Lambert & Co., taken between 1867 and 1880. It depicts a young Malay man, likely in his teens, holding a small bird cage with a bird inside. The image is a snapshot of everyday life in Malaysia during the 19th century and provides insight into the local culture and the trade of birds. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and is a valuable example of early photographic documentation of Southeast Asian cultures.