Dootje van Zijll de Jong met Bobby en een man in een park, Batavia 1933

This anonymous black and white photograph, taken in 1933, captures a snapshot of daily life in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia). Three figures, likely family members, stand on a set of stone steps in a park setting, along with their dog. The image, measuring just 108 mm by 69 mm, provides a glimpse into the colonial era of the Dutch East Indies. The casual nature of the scene suggests a relaxed social environment. It is likely that this photograph was taken for personal documentation and serves as a historical record of everyday life in Batavia during the 1930s.