West-Javaans landschap by Adrianus Johannes Bik

West-Javaans landschap c. 1816 - 1846

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

ink paper printed

incomplete sketchy

hand drawn type

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

a lot negative space

remaining negative space

watercolor

"West-Javaans landschap" is a pencil drawing on paper created by Dutch artist Adrianus Johannes Bik between 1816 and 1846. The artwork depicts a landscape with a mountainous backdrop and a foreground of trees and foliage. The light strokes and subtle shading suggest a preliminary sketch, capturing the essence of the West Javanese landscape. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into Bik's artistic practice and his interest in the exotic landscapes of the Dutch East Indies.