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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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Dutch West India Company Exotic Hammock Indigenous People Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Plantation Shelter Surinam South America Suriname South America Tropical Dirk Valkenburg
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the captivating painting, "Plantation in Suriname, 1707" by Dirk Valkenburg. This exquisite image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a Dutch merchant's orange plantation in Suriname, as depicted in the meticulous work of artist Dirk Valkenburg, commissioned by the renowned Dutch merchant Jonas Witsen. Bring history to life with every sip from this high-quality mug, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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