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Poster Print : View of the city of Batavia, 1754. Creator: Anon
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View of the city of Batavia, 1754. Creator: Anon
View of the city of Batavia, 1754. The city of Batavia in the island of Java and capital of all the Dutch factories & settlements in the East Indies
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Aerial View Batavia Birds Eye View Canal Canals Cardboard Dutch East India Company East Indies Imperialism Indonesia Jakarta Indonesia Port Robert Sayer Sailing Ships Sayer Robert Shipping Industry United East India Company Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie Watercolour Paint
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating view of Batavia, the historic capital city of Dutch settlements in the East Indies, as it looked in 1754. This stunning, vintage image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the city's rich history and architectural charm. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office, and transport yourself to another era with this beautiful, Anonymous creation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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View of the City of Batavia, 1754: A Glimpse into the Dutch Colonial Past of Jakarta, Indonesia This etching, titled "View of the city of Batavia, 1754," offers a bird's-eye perspective of Batavia, the historic city and former capital of the Dutch East Indies, now known as Jakarta, the vibrant capital city of Indonesia. Anonymous in origin, this 18th-century masterpiece invites us to explore the rich history of the Dutch colonial era in the East Indies. Batavia, located on the island of Java, was the center of all Dutch factories and settlements in the region. The cityscape is a testament to the Dutch influence, with its well-planned streets, grand buildings, and intricate canal system. The harbor, bustling with sailing ships, was a vital hub for trade and transportation between Europe and the East Indies. The etching showcases the city's impressive architecture, with the impressive fortress of Batavia, the Stadhuis (City Hall), and the Church of St. Nicholas visible in the foreground. The intricate network of canals, crisscrossing the city, reflects the Dutch engineering prowess and their ability to harness water for urban development. The image also highlights the bustling harbor, with numerous sailing ships anchored, waiting to transport goods between Europe and the East Indies. The shipping industry played a significant role in the economic prosperity of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), which controlled much of the trade in the region. This etching, with its intricate details and stunning color palette, provides a unique glimpse into the colonial past of Jakarta and the Dutch influence on Indonesian history. It is an invaluable piece of heritage art that transports us back in time, offering a fascinating perspective on the colonial era and the impact of imperialism on the region.
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