Portret van een Indonesische slager met varkenskop 1857 - 1880

This black and white photograph, created between 1857 and 1880 by Woodbury & Page, depicts a seated Indonesian butcher holding a pig's head. The image, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the daily life of a 19th-century butcher in Indonesia. The photograph captures the subject's attire and surroundings, offering a visual record of the time period. The use of a simple, direct composition contributes to the image's ethnographic value, showcasing the subject in a realistic and unidealized manner.