Chinese tempel in Kloempang op Sumatra before 1898

This photograph, taken by Carl J. Kleingrothe before 1898, depicts a Chinese temple in Kloempang, Sumatra. The image showcases the temple through a lush, forested landscape, with a river flowing in the foreground. The composition emphasizes the natural beauty of the setting, highlighting the temple as a serene and harmonious structure within the surrounding environment. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a valuable historical document of architectural styles and cultural influences in Southeast Asia during the late 19th century.