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Plantation in Suriname, 1707. Creator: Dirk Valkenburg
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Plantation in Suriname, 1707. Creator: Dirk Valkenburg
Plantation in Suriname, 1707. Dutch merchant and plantation-owner Jonas Witsen commissioned Valkenburg to paint this scene of an orange plantation. Several Indians - the original inhabitants of this territory - appear among the palm trees in the foreground, while the plantation owner's residence can be glimpsed in the background
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This evocative 18th century oil painting by Dirk Valkenburg captures the scenic beauty and complex realities of a Plantation in Suriname, commissioned by Dutch merchant and plantation-owner Jonas Witsen. The lush, tropical landscape is dominated by the vibrant greens of palm trees, with their fronds reaching towards the sky, providing shade to the Indians, the original inhabitants of this territory, who can be seen in the foreground. They are depicted resting in hammocks, dressed in colorful clothing, adding a splash of exotic hues to the scene. In the background, the plantation owner's residence stands proudly, its white walls and red-tiled roof contrasting sharply with the surrounding greenery. The clouds in the sky, painted with deft brushstrokes, add a sense of dynamism and movement to the otherwise still image. This painting offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Suriname, a territory in South America that was a Dutch possession from the late 17th century until 1975. The Dutch West India Company played a significant role in the exploitation of the land's natural resources, including sugar, coffee, and cotton, which were cultivated on plantations worked by enslaved Africans and indigenous people. The painting's rich details and nuanced portrayal of the natural and human elements make it a valuable addition to any collection of heritage art or colonial-era paintings. Its authenticity and historical significance are further underscored by its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Dutch national museum for art and history.
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