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Coffee Picker Portrait, Deli Plantations, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, c.1900

$528.39
£391.36
€440
CA$722.82
A$786.65
CHF 417
MX$9,463.97
NOK 5,288.91
SEK 4,838.99
DKK 3,352.88

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Coffee Picker – Kleingrothe Photogravure of Deli Plantations, Sumatra c.1900 This original early 20th-century photogravure printed by J.B. Obernetter in Munich features a coffee harvester working among the plantation fields of Deli, in East Sumatra. The image was created by the renowned German photographer C.J. Kleingrothe, whose documentation of colonial Sumatra ranks among the most important visual records of Indonesia at the turn of the century. A young woman balances on a traditional wooden ladder, carefully reaching into densely leafed coffee plants that stretch into the distance. Her sarong, poised stance, and focused expression offer a humanizing portrait of plantation labor — the essential hands behind one of Sumatra’s most valuable exports. The lush plantation rows emphasize the scale and productivity of the estate, while the clear sky and soft light bring a tranquil clarity to the scene. This print was originally issued in the promotional atlas “Sumatra’s O.K.”, produced for major plantation companies during a period of rapid agricultural expansion in the Dutch East Indies. Kleingrothe’s skillful composition and the rich tonal depth of the gravure printing technique make this an exceptionally decorative and historically engaging work. It appeals to collectors of Southeast Asian history, documentary photography, and agricultural heritage. Condition: Very good. Sheet exhibits scattered foxing and slight toning in the margins consistent with age. Image area well-preserved with a strong impression and visible plate mark. Framing tips: A lightly toned off-white mount complements the sepia gravure surface beautifully. A natural wood frame such as teak or walnut enhances both the subject and its tropical origin. Technique: Photogravure Maker: C.J. Kleingrothe, Medan (printed by J.B. Obernetter, Munich), ca. 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good. Sheet exhibits scattered foxing and slight toning in the margins consistent with age. Image area well-preserved with a strong impression and visible plate mark.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-05079-191stDibs: LU3054347661722

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