Gezicht op de vallei van Batoe Gadjah 1843 - 1845

Paulus Lauters’s *Gezicht op de vallei van Batoe Gadjah* depicts a landscape scene in black and white, showing a valley surrounded by mountains, a simple village, and figures tending to their cattle. The artist’s depiction of the serene valley, showcasing a quiet moment in rural Java, is characteristic of his travel drawings and sketches. The lithograph is a fine example of the artist’s meticulous attention to detail, which is evident in the depiction of the landscape and the figures in the scene. The composition highlights the beauty of the natural world, as seen through the lens of European exploration and observation, making it a compelling piece of art history.