Tondano, dorp op Manado by Jannes Theodorus Bik

Tondano, dorp op Manado 1821 - 1828

jannestheodorusbik

aged paper

light pencil work

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

mountain

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Tondano, dorp op Manado" is a pencil drawing by Jannes Theodorus Bik, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. The drawing depicts a village in Indonesia, likely Tondano, which is near Manado. The scene includes traditional Indonesian homes, lush vegetation and a river running through the village. This piece, created between 1821 and 1828, offers a glimpse into the architecture and daily life of a village in Indonesia during the early 19th century.