Théodore van Lelyveld1867–1954Contractarbeiders in het dépôt
Can I see it?
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Where is “Contractarbeiders in het dépôt” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
While most of the migrants are Hindu, there are the occasional Muslims and Christians as well. All castes (classes) are represented, however members of the low caste are in the majority. On the full ships, distinctions become less strict and lasting friendships develop between the men (Jehaji bais: friendship between brothers). Some find a bride on board, whom they marry upon reaching their destination.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-F-2009-282-33-1
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
