Gezicht op Batavia met figuren op de voorgrond 1828 - 1874

"Gezicht op Batavia met figuren op de voorgrond" is a print created by W. Wallis, depicting a view of Batavia (present day Jakarta, Indonesia). The artwork showcases a bustling harbor scene, with ships, boats, and figures dotted along the shoreline. The composition focuses on the foreground, where a group of people are gathered under the shade of trees. The artist utilizes a detailed and precise style, typical of 19th-century printmaking, to capture the intricacies of the scene. The print's title and date indicate its importance as a historical document, offering a glimpse into the cityscape of Batavia during the colonial period.