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Plantation Visserszorg with banana field, 1859. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
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Plantation Visserszorg with banana field, 1859. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
Plantation Visserszorg with banana field, 1859
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Banana Tree Canoe Dutch Empire Ink On Paper Plantation South American Surinam South America Suriname South America Thatch Thatched Watercolor Paint Dutch West Indies
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This 19th century pencil drawing by Jacob van Geffen, titled "Plantation Visserszorg with banana field," offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Suriname, South America. The meticulously detailed composition showcases the lush, tropical landscape of the plantation, with its verdant banana trees, winding river, and thatched huts. Two local people are depicted working in the foreground, transporting bananas in a canoe, while in the background, a Dutch colonial plantation house dominates the scene. The intricate geometric design of the plantation's layout is evident, with neatly arranged rows of crops and orderly arrangement of buildings. The use of ink and pencil on paper adds to the drawing's textured and nuanced appearance, capturing the rich colors and contrasts of the environment. The drawing provides a poignant reminder of the complex history of colonialism and the impact it had on the people and land of Suriname. This historic artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, offers a unique perspective into the geography, culture, and heritage of the Dutch West Indies during the 19th century.
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