Kampeerplaats in de bergen van West-Java; vier Europeanen en drie Soendanese vrouwen drinken bij een vuur naast een tent c. 1819

"Kampeerplaats in de bergen van West-Java; vier Europeanen en drie Soendanese vrouwen drinken bij een vuur naast een tent" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Jannes Theodorus Bik, created in 1819. This work depicts a camping scene in the mountains of West Java with four Europeans and three Sundanese women gathered around a campfire near a tent. Bik's detailed sketch showcases the simplicity of the scene, capturing the essence of outdoor life in colonial Indonesia. The drawing is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the interactions between European explorers and the local population during this period. This small-scale artwork (122 mm x 190 mm) offers a unique perspective on the daily lives of individuals in a colonial context, serving as a reminder of the complexities and human interactions that existed in the Dutch East Indies.