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View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898. Creator: Charles William Meredith van de Velde
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View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898. Creator: Charles William Meredith van de Velde
View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898
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Batavia Carel Willem Meredith Van De Velde Charles William Meredith Van De Velde Darkness Deck Paint Dutch East Indies Dutch Empire Gouache Paint Jakarta Indonesia Southeast Asia Java Indonesia Neighbourhood Recreation Recreational Shadow Shadows Van De Velde Carel Willem Meredith Velde Carel Willem Meredith Van De Velde Charles William Meredith Van De Watercolor Paint Rijswijk
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This gouache painting, titled "View at Rijswijk Batavia" by Charles William Meredith van de Velde, transports us back to the 19th century Dutch East Indies, specifically the neighborhood of Rijswijk in Batavia, Java, Indonesia. The artist masterfully captures the essence of colonial life, with European houses and buildings standing proud against the backdrop of lush, tropical vegetation. In the foreground, we see a group of horses and their riders, their coats glistening with deck paint, taking a leisurely ride through the landscape. The local, indigenous people are also present, going about their daily activities in the background. The use of pencil and gouache paints adds depth and texture to the scene, with the trees and plants displaying a rich array of colors and shadows. The painting showcases the contrast between the Dutch colonial presence and the natural beauty of the Indonesian landscape. The houses and buildings, with their Dutch design and European influences, stand out against the dark, rich shadows cast by the trees and the native vegetation. The horses and riders, dressed in colonial attire, add an element of recreation and leisure to the scene. Charles William Meredith van de Velde's "View at Rijswijk Batavia" is a stunning representation of the Dutch colonial era in Indonesia, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the complex history between the Netherlands and Southeast Asia. This heritage art piece is a must-see for anyone interested in colonialism, history, or the natural beauty of Java.
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