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Garden of the East
Published 27 August 2014
Garden of the East: photography in Indonesia 1850s–1940s offers the chance to see images from the last century of colonial rule in the former Dutch East Indies. It includes over two hundred photographs, albums and illustrated books from the Gallery's extensive collection of photographic art from our nearest Asian neighbour.
Featured Works of Art
Kawa Idjen [photographer at volcano pool]
c. 1921
Family portrait, Dutch father, Javanese? wife and Eurasian daughters
c. 1910
Ruins of the Temple at Boro-Budur, Java
1913
not titled [woman from Buitenzorg]
c1890
Sumatra album
c. 1900
Formatie Mustangs [Formation of Mustangs (aircraft)]
c 1948