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Brantas River as a Mountain Stream ? East Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872 This luminous and tranquil scene captures the Brantas River in its early, mountainous course, flowing through East Java's Pasoeroean Residency. It is plate number 12 from the large-format folio *Java, naar schilderijen en teekeningen van A. Salm*, lithographed with exceptional care by J.C. Greive Jr. and published by Frans Buffa & Zonen in Amsterdam, circa 1872. The Brantas River, Java's second-longest river, is portrayed here as a modest, winding stream at sunset. The landscape is alive with delicate detail: in the foreground, ducks and water buffalo cool themselves in the shallow waters, while a woman sits by the rock-lined edge of the stream, perhaps washing clothes or observing the evening light. On the right, behind gently swaying palm trees, stand modest Javanese dwellings nestled among banana plants and tall grass. A graceful arched bridge, stone or timber, spans the stream in the middle ground, and small figures can be seen crossing it or moving along the pathways on either side. The background rolls away into warm-toned hills, with a central peak catching the golden light of the setting sun. The entire landscape is infused with soft, fading light and a quiet, pastoral calm that contrasts with Java's better-known volcanic drama. Abram Salm, a Dutch settler who lived in Java for 29 years, brought a naturalist's eye and an artist's sensibility to the island's diverse terrain. His works, later transformed into chromolithographs by Greive, stand out for their blend of realism and romanticism. In this plate, Salm and Greive offer a rarely seen view of the Brantas River in its upper course, where it winds through a peaceful rural landscape far from the bustle of colonial towns. This print is a visual celebration of water, light, and village life in the 19th-century East Indies?an evocative window into a world long past. Condition report: The lithograph is in very good condition. The image retains strong coloring and clarity, with no visible damage or discoloration in the printed area. The mount has minor age-related foxing and faint spotting, primarily around the margins. The original printed title ticket is present in the lower right corner. Framing suggestion: To complement the sunset tones and tranquil waters, we recommend a warm-toned frame in teak or natural oak. An ivory or light sand-colored archival mat will enhance the subtle transitions in sky and water. Use museum glass with UV protection to preserve the hand-finished hues and protect from future fading. ------ The complete list from this work below. A large number of them available for purchase in my shop: 1. Het land Tjitarap; Assistent-Residentie Buitenzorg The land of Tjitarap; Assistant Residency of Buitenzorg 2. De Vulkaan de Smeroe; genomen uit de Residentie Pasoeroean The volcano Smeroe; seen from the Pasoeroean Residency 3. Waterval Singahan; Residentie Rembang The Singahan Waterfall; Rembang Residency 4. De Suikerfabriek Pangka; Residentie Tagal The sugar factory Pangka; Tagal Residency 5. Gezicht op het land Tjiliboet; Assistent-Residentie Buitenzorg View of the land of Tjiliboet; Assistant Residency of Buitenzorg 6. De kleine Baai Srigonjo, zuidkust van Java; Assistent-Residentie Malang, Residentie Pasoeroean The small bay of Srigonjo, south coast of Java; Assistant Residency of Malang, Pasoeroean Residency 7. Anjer, straat Sunda, Noordkust van Java; Residentie Bantam Anjer, Sunda Strait, north coast of Java; Bantam Residency 8. De Vuurspuwende Berg Bromo in 1856; Residentie Probolingo The erupting Mount Bromo in 1856; Probolingo Residency 9. Gezicht op de rivier de Solo; Assistent-Residentie Toeban, Residentie Rembang View of the Solo River; Assistant Residency of Toeban, Rembang Residency 10. Gezicht op het Kawische Gebergte en op de Tabaks-onderneming; Assistent-Residentie Malang View of the Kawische Mountains and a tobacco plantation; Assistant Residency of Malang 11. Weg van.
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