Gezicht op een nederzetting van de oostkust van Workai, Aru-eilanden, Zuidoost-Molukken Possibly 1824

"Gezicht op een nederzetting op de oostkust van Workai, Aru-eilanden, Zuidoost-Molukken" is a watercolor painting by Adrianus Johannes Bik, a Dutch painter known for his detailed depictions of Indonesian landscapes and people. Dated to possibly 1824, the artwork showcases a serene coastal scene with a village nestled on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The painting features several indigenous people, traditional houses, and boats in a style characteristic of Bik's work, which often combines scientific accuracy with artistic expression. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the painting provides a glimpse into the lives of the indigenous people of the Aru Islands during the early 19th century.