Charles J. Kleingrothe

Charles J. Kleingrothe, born Carl Josef Kleingrothe or Klein-Grothe, known as C. J. Kleingrothe (Krefeld, 1864 - 1925) was a German photographer who since 1889 (?) had a studio in Medan, Sumatra at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1891 (?) he partnered with the Swedish photographer H. Stafhell for ten years and photographed the landscapes and architecture as well as portraits.[1] In 1901, the partnership ended and in 1902 Kleingrothe opened a studio on Kesawan street in downtown Medan and photographed agricultural subjects including tobacco, coffee, tea, rubber and palm oil cultivation, administration and transport,[1] portraits and nudes.[2]

  • Medan mosque
    Medan mosque
  • Medan mosque interior
    Medan mosque interior
  • Portrait of Van Tijen, a Deli Company administrator and his wife
    Portrait of Van Tijen, a Deli Company administrator and his wife
  • Tjong A Fie, a leader of the Chinese in Medan
    Tjong A Fie, a leader of the Chinese in Medan
Deli Company tobacco
Governor's house
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References
  1. Asia Pacific Photography: Kleingrothe
  2. Nude Prostitutes in Colonial Sumatra. Saigon Erotiq. 2020. p. 194. ISBN 9798655988996.
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