Gezicht op het huis van de opzichters van de contractarbeiders, Ludwigburgs Pantage, Sumatra c. 1890 - 1900

This black and white photograph, taken by Heinrich Ernst & Co. around 1890-1900, depicts a house in Sumatra, Indonesia. The image, titled "Gezicht op het huis van de opzichters van de contractarbeiders, Ludwigburgs Pantage, Sumatra", is a valuable document of colonial life in the region. The photograph shows a traditional Indonesian house, elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush vegetation. The presence of a horse-drawn carriage and European figures suggests the influence of colonial rule in the area. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of contract laborers and their overseers in the 19th century. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.