Dierentuin, portretten en Wajang Topeng by Woodbury & Page

Dierentuin, portretten en Wajang Topeng 1864 - 1866

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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toned paper

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ink paper printed

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parchment

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19th century

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watercolour illustration

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golden font

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pencil art

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watercolor

"Dierentuin, portretten en Wajang Topeng" (Zoo, Portraits, and Wayang Topeng) is a collection of six photographs taken by Woodbury & Page between 1864 and 1866. It captures the diverse scenery and culture of Indonesia, showcasing a zoo entrance, portraits of individuals, and a performance of Wayang Topeng (masked shadow puppet theater). The album is a valuable record of 19th-century Indonesian life and serves as a visual journey into the country's artistic heritage and societal customs. The Rijksmuseum holds this album, offering a glimpse into the colonial era through the lens of photography.

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