Gezicht op het Tenggergebergte 1869

"Gezicht op het Tenggergebergte," a watercolor by Johan Conrad Greive, depicts a panoramic view of the Tengger Mountains in Java, Indonesia. The painting, created in 1869, showcases Greive's talent for capturing the vastness and beauty of the landscape. The artist's meticulous detail renders the undulating terrain, distant mountains, and a small village nestled in the valley with a serene realism. The work exemplifies Greive's engagement with the landscapes he encountered during his travels and is a testament to the artistic exploration of the natural world in the 19th century.