Man ploegt met twee ossen de rijstvelden 1930 - 1940

Adeline Andrea du Celliée Muller made this photograph, titled "Man plowing rice fields with two oxen", date unknown. This image offers a glimpse into the world of agricultural labor, likely in Southeast Asia given the presence of water buffalo. We see a man working the land, a scene that speaks to the realities of rural life and the physical demands of farming. The photograph invites us to consider the social structures that shape this labor, the economic systems that depend on it, and the cultural values that may be associated with it. To truly understand this image, we might turn to historical archives, ethnographic studies, or even literature that explores the lives of farmers in similar contexts. The beauty of art lies in its ability to spark such inquiry, to provoke us to look beyond the surface and to delve into the rich tapestry of human experience.