Gezicht te Cibodas met twee mangobomen, West-Java c. 1816 - 1846

This pencil drawing, "Gezicht te Cibodas met twee mangobomen, West-Java", by Adrianus Johannes Bik, is a depiction of a landscape in West Java, Indonesia. The artwork is dated c. 1816-1846, a period when the Dutch East India Company was actively involved in the region. The drawing showcases Bik's keen eye for detail, capturing the lush vegetation of the area, including two prominent mango trees. The composition focuses on a small village with several houses, with a winding path leading through the scene. The artist's choice of pencil creates a delicate and evocative atmosphere, hinting at the serenity and natural beauty of the location. "Gezicht te Cibodas met twee mangobomen, West-Java" is a valuable document of early 19th-century Indonesian landscape and the colonial influence in the region.