Studioportret van een een gezin bestaande uit een Nederlandse man, een Javaanse vrouw en een baby 1890 - 1915

This family studio portrait was captured by Woodbury & Page, photographers in Java, and look at that creamy sepia tone! I can only imagine the dynamic between the photographer and the sitters as they arranged themselves in front of the camera. What was it like for this Javanese woman to be photographed with her Dutch husband and their baby? The light is so soft, and the details in the clothing and jewelry are delicate, almost dreamlike. The baby’s direct gaze really draws you in. What a moment for this young family to have decided to freeze in time like this. The photograph feels like a quiet conversation across cultures and across time, a poignant reflection on identity and belonging. Just like painting, photography captures fleeting moments, inviting us to ponder the stories embedded within.