Sri Lankaanse maskers en Indiase bronzen beelden uit de verzameling van Emil Riebeck, op de binnenplaats van het Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlijn 1884

This black and white photograph by Hermann Rückwardt, taken in 1884, depicts a collection of Sri Lankan masks and Indian bronze sculptures from the collection of Emil Riebeck, displayed at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin. The image showcases a diverse range of masks and sculptures arranged on a wall and within a glass case, providing a glimpse into the museum's ethnographic collection of Southeast Asian art. The photograph captures the meticulous arrangement and organization of the collection, highlighting the museum's commitment to presenting cultural artifacts in a systematic and visually engaging manner. Rückwardt's photograph serves as a historical document of the Kunstgewerbemuseum's holdings, offering a valuable record of the museum's early collections and the evolving study of non-European art in the late 19th century.