Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka by Johan Conrad Greive

Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka 1869

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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earthy tone

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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watercolor

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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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