Westerse figuren te midden van optocht en offerende figuren 1835 - 1877
hendrikrudolphroelfsema
print, engraving
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narrative-art
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landscape
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history-painting
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engraving
This 19th-century engraving by Hendrik Rudolph Roelfsema depicts a scene from the Dutch East Indies, possibly related to a religious procession or ceremony. The image features figures in Western clothing amidst a tropical landscape with lush foliage, a small building, and mountainous terrain. The scene likely captures a moment of cultural interaction between European and indigenous populations, reflecting the colonial context of the time. The composition is framed by an oval shape, creating a sense of intimacy and emphasizing the central event. This print is a valuable record of 19th-century Dutch colonial life in the East Indies.
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