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Poster Print : Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, 1857. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer
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Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, 1857. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer
Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, 1857
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print, featuring the iconic image of the Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock on June 24, 1821. This captivating 1857 print, created by the renowned artist Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the historic moment as Dutch forces triumphantly enter Palembang, bringing a new chapter to the rich history of Sumatra. Add an air of adventure and intrigue to your space with this beautiful, authentic-looking poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning 19th century oil painting, titled "Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821," is a captivating depiction of a pivotal moment in Dutch colonial history by Dutch artist Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer. The painting, created in 1857, showcases the bombardment of Palembang, a major city in Sumatra, Indonesia, by the Dutch East India Company's military forces under the command of Lieutenant-General Hendrik Merkus de Kock. The painting masterfully captures the intensity of the scene, with Dutch gunships and transport boats firing upon the city's fortifications from the water. Smoke rises from the city as Dutch soldiers man the oars of rowboats, ready to launch an assault on the shore. The tranquil blue sea contrasts sharply with the chaos and violence unfolding on the horizon. The Dutch East India Company, also known as the Dutch East Indies, was a powerful European trading company that established a colonial empire in Asia. This painting is a testament to the company's military might and its ability to assert its control through gunboat diplomacy and naval warfare. The Dutch flag flies proudly on the mast of one of the Dutch ships, symbolizing the company's dominance over the region. The painting is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the colonial past of Indonesia and the Dutch Empire. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of European colonialism in Asia.
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