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Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
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Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830). Probably drawn by a Dutch officer, the sketch depicts a Javanese village with a Dutch fort. Visible on pikes in the foreground are eight severed heads of mutineers'. Right: three deciduous trees with the inscription Cemetery
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Abuse Atrocity Beheaded Beheading Decapitated Decapitation Dutch East Indies Dutch Empire Fort Heads Imperialism Java Java Indonesia Javanese Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Pike War Crime Fortifications Impaled Netherlandish Pikes Watercolour On Paper Watercolour Paint
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This evocative watercolor drawing, titled 'Maron in Baglen, 1829' by Anon, offers a haunting glimpse into the dark chapter of colonial history known as the Java War (1825-1830). The scene depicts a Javanese village with a Dutch fortification in the background, a stark reminder of the Dutch East Indies' colonial rule. The foreground is dominated by eight pikes impaling the severed heads of alleged mutineers, a chilling display of power and intimidation. The three deciduous trees to the right bear the inscription 'Cemetery,' adding to the somber atmosphere. Drawn in the 19th century, this anonymous work is believed to have been created by a Dutch officer, providing a firsthand account of the atrocities committed during the Java War. The use of color and watercolor on paper adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a poignant and disturbing depiction of a time when imperialism and militarism ran rampant. The Java War was a bloody conflict between the Dutch colonial forces and the Javanese resistance, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 people. This drawing serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the darker aspects of colonialism. Today, it is an essential piece of heritage art, housed in esteemed museums and galleries, serving as a reminder of the complex and often troubled history of the Netherlands and its former colonies.
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