Pangka-fabriek nabij Tegal op Midden-Java by Johan Conrad Greive

Pangka-fabriek nabij Tegal op Midden-Java 1865 - 1872

pastel soft colours

natural tone

light earthy tone

joyful generate happy emotion

naturalistic tone

watercolour illustration

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remaining negative space

warm natural lighting

watercolor

"Pangka-fabriek nabij Tegal op Midden-Java", a watercolor painting by Johan Conrad Greive, captures a sugar factory near Tegal in Central Java, Indonesia. Created between 1865 and 1872, the work showcases the industrial landscape of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial period. Greive meticulously depicts the factory buildings, smoke billowing from chimneys, and local laborers going about their daily tasks, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the region. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.