Gezicht op de tabaksplantage Glen Bervie, Langkat Sumatra c. 1900
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ink painting
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
This black and white photograph by Heinrich Ernst & Co, taken around 1900, shows a view of the Glen Bervie tobacco plantation in Langkat, Sumatra. The image captures a vast expanse of tobacco plants, revealing the importance of this agricultural industry in the region. Tall trees stand as sentinels in the background, framing the scene and highlighting the lush, tropical landscape. This photo is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the economic and social landscape of Sumatra during this period. It can be found at the Rijksmuseum.
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