Landschap met dorp, vijver en rijstvelden, West-Java 1840

This pencil drawing by Adrianus Johannes Bik, titled "Landschap met dorp, vijver en rijstvelden, West-Java" (Landscape with village, pond and rice fields, West Java), captures a serene scene from 1840. The artwork is characterized by the meticulous depiction of a lush valley, with rice paddies, a pond, and a small village nestled at the base of a gently sloping hill. The details of the landscape, including the individual trees and the intricate patterns of the rice paddies, reveal Bik's keen observational skills and his interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world. Now residing in the Rijksmuseum, this drawing offers a glimpse into the everyday life and natural landscapes of West Java in the 19th century.