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The Good Expectation at the Wanica Canal; from an album of drawings of Suriname, 1859. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
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The Good Expectation at the Wanica Canal; from an album of drawings of Suriname, 1859. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
The Good Expectation at the Wanica Canal; from an album of drawings of Suriname, 1859
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This image, titled "The Good Expectation at the Wanica Canal," is a pencil and ink drawing by the Dutch artist Jacob van Geffen, created in 1859. The drawing is part of an album of sketches depicting various scenes from Suriname, a Dutch colony located in South America. The composition centers around a Dutch steamship named "Good Expectation," docked at the Wanica Canal. The canal, lined with lush vegetation and palm trees, is a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the interior of Suriname. In the background, a thatched hut village and native people can be seen, indicating the coexistence of different cultures in the colony. Two local men, dressed in traditional attire, are shown observing the ship from the water's edge. The drawing skillfully captures the contrast between the modern Dutch steamship and the traditional way of life of the indigenous people. The intricate details of the ship, from its paddlewheel to the rigging of its sails, are rendered with precision and care. The use of ink and pencil on paper adds to the drawing's authenticity, providing a glimpse into the past and the Dutch colonial era in Suriname. The natural setting, with its vibrant colors and diverse flora and fauna, is beautifully rendered, further emphasizing the richness and complexity of this South American colony during the 19th century. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, is a valuable historical record of the Dutch colonial empire in the Dutch West Indies and a testament to the artistic talent of Jacob van Geffen.
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