Portret van een Javaanse funcionaris, in een uniform met epauletten 1848 - 1854

This pencil drawing, "Portret van een Javaanse funcionaris, in een uniform met epauletten," was created by Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald between 1848 and 1854. The portrait depicts a Javanese official in a uniform with epaulettes, providing a glimpse into the colonial period in Indonesia. Steuerwald's attention to detail is evident in the meticulously rendered facial features and the intricate folds of the uniform. This artwork offers a fascinating insight into the attire and appearance of Javanese officials during the Dutch colonial era.