Gezicht op de Gambir plantage, Sumatra c. 1890 - 1900

"Gezicht op de Gambir plantage, Sumatra" is a black and white photograph by Heinrich Ernst & Co depicting a view of a Gambir plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia. The photograph, dating from around 1890-1900, shows a panoramic view of the plantation with numerous trees and a collection of buildings in the distance. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the landscape and agricultural practices of colonial Sumatra. The photograph's composition and clarity exemplify the high standards of photographic documentation during the late 19th century.