Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka 1869
johanconradgreive
possibly oil pastel
handmade artwork painting
oil painting
earthy tone
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour illustration
mixed medium
watercolor
warm toned green
"Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka" (View of the sugar factory in Pangka) is a watercolor painting by Johan Conrad Greive, dated 1869, depicting a bustling sugar factory in Pangka, Indonesia. The scene features a large complex of buildings with smoke billowing from chimneys, indicating active production. Workers and oxen are visible in the foreground, while the factory is surrounded by lush vegetation and a small stream, highlighting the natural beauty of the setting. This realistic depiction of a colonial industry was created during a time of significant growth in Dutch East India Company trade, making it a historically relevant artwork. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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