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The Bathing Place of Wendit, East Java – Tranquil Java Lithograph, c.1872

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The Bathing Place of Wendit, East Java – Tranquil Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This serene and beautifully composed chromolithograph shows the celebrated bathing place of Wendit, located near Malang in East Java. It is plate number 21 from the rare folio 'Java, naar schilderijen en teekeningen van A. Salm', based on original paintings by Abram Salm and lithographed by J.C. Greive Jr., published in Amsterdam by Frans Buffa & Zonen around 1872. Wendit was known in the 19th century as a lush, natural bathing site fed by cool springs, surrounded by volcanic hills and palm-shaded paths. In this image, a peaceful lake or spring glows under the warm hues of early evening or morning light. Javanese villagers line the water’s edge, bathing, washing clothes, or resting after a day's work. The relaxed atmosphere is complemented by the gentle silhouettes of traditional homes on the right, nestled among banana trees and greenery. In the distance, a sweeping ridge of mountains rises softly, its slopes rendered in a blue-lavender mist. The golden sky is reflected in the calm water, providing the perfect setting for quiet communal activity. The entire scene is infused with harmony and grace, showing daily life in an idyllic natural environment untouched by colonial industry or urban growth. Abram Salm’s original painting balances natural landscape with the social fabric of village life. J.C. Greive Jr. captures the delicate interplay of light and color with the chromolithographic process, enhancing the view with hand-finished details that give life to both people and nature. This print is a gentle and elegant document of a place where nature and tradition coexist peacefully—ideal for collectors of tropical landscape art, colonial-era prints, or those drawn to serene depictions of daily life in 19th-century Java. Condition report: The print is in good condition. The image itself is clean and bright, with beautiful color retention. Foxing is visible across the outer margins but does not significantly affect the main composition. The printed title ticket is present and affixed to the lower right margin. Framing suggestion: Frame this tranquil work with a soft-toned wood or bamboo-style frame to echo the tropical mood. Use a warm white or cream archival mat to draw focus to the delicate lighting and human detail. UV-filtering museum glass will help preserve the hand-colored pigments and protect against 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 Buitenzorg naar de Vallei van den Salakh; Residentie Buitenzorg Road from Buitenzorg to the Valley of Salakh; Buitenzorg Residency 12. De Rivier Brantas als Bergstroom; Residentie Pasoeroean The Brantas River as a mountain stream; Pasoeroean Residency 13. Landschap in de Bataviasche ommelanden Landscape in the surroundings of Batavia 14. Landschap in het Malangsche; Residentie Pasoeroean Landscape in the Malang region; Pasoeroean Residency 15. Huwelijks-optocht in de Vallei van den Salakh Wedding procession in the Valley of Salakh 16. Landschap in de Residentie Bantam Landscape in the Bantam Residency 17. Gezicht op het land Kedong Badak en den grooten weg naar Buitenzorg View of the land Kedong Badak and the main road to Buitenzorg 18. Dorpsfeest in de omstreken van den Ardjoeno; Residentie Soerabaja Village festival in the surroundings of Mount Ardjoeno; Soerabaja Residency 19. Landschap bij maneschijn in de omstreken van Sumedang; Preanger regentschappen Moonlit landscape in the surroundings of Sumedang; Preanger regencies 20. Woest Landschap; oosthoek van Java Wild landscape; eastern corner of Java 21. De Badplaats Wendit, Assistent-Residentie Malang; Residentie Pasoeroean The spa resort Wendit, Assistant Residency of Malang; Pasoeroean Residency 22. In het Tengersche Gebergte, oosthoek van Java In the Tengger Mountains, eastern corner of Java 23. De groote weg van Buitenzorg, langs het land Tjsaroa over den Mogamendong, naar de Preanger Regentschappen The main road from Buitenzorg, past the land of Tjsaroa over the Mogamendong, to the Preanger Regencies 24. In het Sumedangsche; Preanger Regentschappen In the Sumedang region; Preanger Regencies
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1872
  • Condition:
    This lithograph is in very good condition. The image is clean and retains its original brightness and detail. Margins show minor foxing and light age toning, consistent with its age. The original printed title ticket is attached.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13532-141stDibs: LU3054344972952

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