Nederlands opperhoofd met Javaanse bediende 1800 - 1850

This anonymous woodblock print, "Nederlands opperhoofd met Javaanse bediende," created between 1800 and 1850, depicts a Dutch official and his Javanese servant walking along a waterfront. The Dutch man is clad in European attire, while his servant wears traditional Javanese clothing. The print highlights the Dutch colonial presence in Indonesia, capturing a snapshot of the social dynamics between Dutch colonizers and their Javanese subjects during this period. The print is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the visual culture and societal interactions of the era.