Nederlanders in gevecht met de bevolking van een onbekend land 1832 - 1894

"Nederlanders in gevecht met de bevolking van een onbekend land" (Dutchmen in combat with the population of an unknown country) is a lithograph by Charles Rochussen depicting a battle scene set in a tropical environment. The artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of the battle with detailed figures and a dynamic composition. Created between 1832 and 1894, this piece reflects the colonial era and the Dutch involvement in the East Indies, possibly Indonesia, highlighting the conflict and bloodshed that accompanied colonization. The lithograph is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the historical and artistic context of the Dutch colonial past.