Gezicht op een dorp en de vulkaan Semeru op Java by Johan Conrad Greive

Gezicht op een dorp en de vulkaan Semeru op Java 1869

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aged paper

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toned paper

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yellowing background

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pencil sketch

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earthy tone

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coloured pencil

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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watercolor

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warm toned green

"Gezicht op een dorp en de vulkaan Semeru op Java" (View of a Village and the Semeru Volcano on Java) is an 1869 watercolor by Johan Conrad Greive, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. The painting depicts a Javanese village nestled at the foot of the active volcano Mount Semeru. Greive masterfully captures the lush vegetation, the meandering river, and the imposing presence of the volcano, providing a glimpse into the natural beauty and daily life of Java during the 19th century. This artwork is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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