Kleingrothe, Batak Village Pintoe-Bessi, Tomb, Dutch East Indies, 1910, Photograph

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Batak village “Pintoe-Bessi”, Tomb in Foreground — C.J. Kleingrothe, Medan, ca. 1910 Early 20th-century photogravure depicting daily life in a Batak village in the East Sumatran interior, published by the renowned Medan photographer Charles J. Kleingrothe as part of his important Sumatra’s O.K. portfolio. The image focuses on a family group standing among coconut palms, stilted houses, and woven fences typical of Batak architecture, with a traditional raised grave structure prominently situated in the foreground. Kleingrothe’s studio played a central role in documenting the cultures, labor forces, plantation economy, and urban development of colonial Sumatra during the Deli expansion. His images are now valued historical sources on Indigenous communities during a period of rapid industrial and agricultural transformation driven by tobacco, rubber, and palm oil. Views of Batak kampongs from this era are particularly significant due to the major cultural transitions that followed. The photogravure is printed in strong warm tones with fine detail visible in foliage, textiles, and architecture. The original publisher’s studio credit appears lower left, while the German printing house J.B. Obernetter München is credited lower right. Title and descriptive captions are printed below the image in German, Dutch, and English. Kleingrothe plates in such clean and complete condition are increasingly scarce, making this work an appealing acquisition for collectors of Indonesian history, ethnography, or Southeast Asian visual culture. Condition report: Very good. The image area is clean and well preserved. Some light foxing and toning scattered in the margin only. Card mount edges remain sharp with no tears or creases. Verso clean. Framing tips: A natural wood frame or dark walnut finish works beautifully with the organic subject matter. A soft ivory mat enhances the warm photogravure palette. Museum-grade UV glass is recommended to protect printing quality. Technique: Photogravure on original card mount Maker: C.J. Kleingrothe, Medan, ca. 1910 Printer: J.B. Obernetter, München Keywords: Batak, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pintoe-Bessi, Dutch East Indies, Kampong, ethnographic photography, colonial history, East Indies plantation era, Southeast Asia, antique photograph, anthropological record

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Period	1890 to 1919
Year	1900
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Style	Illustration
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Condition report: Very good. The image area is clean and well preserved. Some light foxing and toning scattered in the margin only. Card mount edges remain sharp with no tears or creases. Verso clean.
Product Code	YFW-2401328
Materials	Ink, Paper
Color	Ivory, black, grey, white
Width	45 cm 45 cm
Depth	1 cm 0 cm
Height	34 cm 34 cm

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