Studio Portrait of a Javanese Woman

Kassian Céphas, c. 1867 - c. 1910

Portraits of young women were popular souvenirs for tourists on Java. The models in those taken by the mainly European photographers often look uncomfortable, conscious of the colonial lens. Céphas had an advantage as an Indonesian photographer; the direct gaze of this young model discloses her self-confidence and personality.

  • Artwork typephotograph
  • Object numberRP-F-2001-17-67
  • Dimensionsheight 220 mm x width 160 mm
  • Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Studio Portrait of a Javanese Woman

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-F-2001-17-67

  • Description

    Studioportret van een jonge Javaanse vrouw in een sarong met batik motief. De vrouw draagt sieraden en is zichtbaar van haar hoofd tot haar middel.


Creation

  • Creation

    photographer: Kassian Céphas, Java (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1867 - c. 1910

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    albuminedruk

  • Dimensions

    height 220 mm x width 160 mm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of J.H. Marmelstein

  • Acquisition

    gift 2005

  • Copyright


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