Groepsfoto van het bezoek aan de leprozerie Pelantoengan 1931 - 1935

"Groepsfoto van het bezoek aan de leprozerie Pelantoengan" is a photograph taken by Dutch photographer Otto Hisgen between 1931 and 1935. The photograph depicts a group of individuals, likely Dutch officials, visiting the Pelantoengan leper colony in Indonesia. The image showcases the stark contrast between the colonial authorities and the inhabitants of the leper colony. Hisgen’s photograph provides a glimpse into the complex social and historical context of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia and the impact of leprosy on the local population.