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Photographic 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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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this historic photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the triumphant moment of the Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, led by Lieutenant-General De Kock on June 24, 1821. Captured by the skilled lens of Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer in 1857, this vintage image offers a unique perspective into the rich history of Southeast Asia. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality photographic prints, perfect for adding character and depth to any space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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