Java, het voornaamste eiland der Nederlandsche bezittingen in Azië. - 10,000,000 inwoners 1850 - 1881
dirknoothovenvangoor
aged paper
yellowing background
traditional media
bird
personal sketchbook
journal
old-timey
fading type
word imagery
watercolor
historical font
This educational print, *Java, het voornaamste eiland der Nederlandsche bezittingen in Azië*, was published between 1850 and 1881 by Dutch artist Dirk Noothoven van Goor. The print depicts various aspects of the island of Java, including a map, scenes of daily life, and a depiction of a volcano. It was likely intended for a young audience as part of a series of educational prints. The print provides insight into the Dutch colonial presence in Java and the cultural and geographic features of the island. This detailed and colorful print is an example of 19th-century Dutch cartography and illustrated education. The print is likely a valuable resource for anyone researching the history of Dutch colonialism, the geography of Java, or the history of illustrated education.
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