Landschap in de regentschap Magelang te Java 1833
henricusleonardusvandenhouten
pencil drawn
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
19th century
pencil work
watercolor
historical font
"Landschap in de regentschap Magelang te Java" (1833) by Henricus Leonardus van den Houten is a detailed black and white print depicting a landscape in the Magelang Regency in Java, Indonesia. The artwork showcases a wide, expansive valley, dotted with trees, fields, and a winding river, leading the viewer's eye towards a towering, imposing mountain in the distance. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the visual beauty of the Javanese landscape during the 19th century, highlighting the artistic precision of van den Houten's depiction of the region's natural elements. The artwork demonstrates the artist's interest in landscape painting, a genre popular in the 19th century, often featuring panoramic views of distant mountains and serene natural landscapes.
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