Gezicht op de vulkanen Gedé en Pangrango, weg Cianjur-Cipanas en buitenverblijf van de gouverneur-generaal te Cipanas, Priangan, West-Java 1845

This watercolor by Adrianus Johannes Bik, titled "Gezicht op de vulkanen Gedé en Pangrango, weg Cianjur-Cipanas en buitenverblijf van de gouverneur-generaal te Cipanas, Priangan, West-Java", depicts a serene landscape in West Java, Indonesia. The artwork, dated 1845, showcases the impressive Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango in the distance, as well as a winding road leading to the Governor-General's summer residence in Cipanas. The use of soft, muted colors and delicate brushstrokes creates a sense of tranquility, showcasing Bik's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the colonial landscape of Java in the mid-19th century, highlighting the influence of Dutch colonial administration on the region.