Gezicht op het fort Salatiga by A. de Nelly

Gezicht op het fort Salatiga 1762 - 1783

adenelly

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

parchment

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

"Gezicht op het fort Salatiga" is a 1762-1783 drawing by A. de Nelly depicting a panoramic view of the Salatiga fort in Indonesia. The piece captures a detailed, yet simple, perspective of the fort and its surrounding landscape with a slight elevation showcasing the landscape. The title, inscribed on a ribbon at the top of the piece, identifies the subject matter and the artist, showcasing an emphasis on clarity and directness in this depiction.