Huis met de vulkaan Salak(?) op de achtergrond, Buitenzorg c. 1921

"Huis met de vulkaan Salak(?) op de achtergrond, Buitenzorg" is a c. 1921 etching by Willem Witsen, a prominent Dutch artist who captured the essence of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) with his evocative depictions. This piece depicts a traditional house with a volcanic mountain, likely Mount Salak, in the background, creating a sense of the natural beauty and expansive landscapes found in Buitenzorg (now Bogor). Witsen's distinctive use of line and shading in this etching evokes a sense of tranquility and the natural world's presence in daily life. The piece is currently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.