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Landscape near Probolinggo with Smoking Volcano – Java Lithograph, c.1872

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Landscape near Probolinggo with Smoking Volcano – Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This scenic and historically rich chromolithograph presents a dynamic landscape near Probolinggo in East Java - near Malang-, dominated by a gently smoking volcano rising in the background. It is plate number 16 from the rare folio 'Java, naar schilderijen en teekeningen van A. Salm', lithographed by J.C. Greive Jr. and published by Frans Buffa & Zonen in Amsterdam around 1872. The composition is masterfully structured. In the foreground, a clear river cuts across the landscape, flowing beneath a small wooden bridge where a caravan of travelers on horseback and foot is making its way up a steep slope. Above them, cultivated fields stretch across gently rolling hills, where neat footpaths lead to a collection of traditional thatched-roof dwellings nestled among the trees. The most striking feature of the scene is the distant volcano, its perfect conical form gently releasing a thin plume of smoke into the pastel-toned sky. The volcano, though unnamed, may symbolically represent Mount Semeru or another prominent peak in East Java known for its persistent volcanic activity. The warm early morning or late afternoon light bathes the entire scene in golden hues, casting long shadows and enhancing the sense of depth and atmosphere. This lithograph captures both the natural drama of Java’s volcanic terrain and the human presence that coexists with it. As with all works in this series, Abram Salm’s original landscape paintings are rendered here with remarkable fidelity and tonal subtlety through the skilled lithographic work of J.C. Greive Jr., enhanced with delicate hand-coloring. It is a visual document of colonial-era Java, where geography, agriculture, and daily travel were intricately intertwined with the island’s awe-inspiring volcanic landscape. This plate speaks to the rugged beauty of the region and its cultural rhythms. Condition report: The lithograph is in very good condition. The image is clear, with excellent color retention and no notable flaws in the printed area. Minor foxing is visible in the wide margins, typical of 19th-century prints. The printed caption ticket is present and intact at the bottom right. Framing suggestion: To bring out the golden tones and natural richness of the scene, frame this work in a mid-tone wood such as walnut or cherry. A light tan or cream archival mat will highlight the contrast between the soft sky and the rich vegetation. Use UV-protective museum glass to safeguard the fine hand-colored surface and preserve this exceptional depiction of volcanic Java. ------ 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:
    The lithograph is in very good condition. The image is clear, with excellent color retention and no notable flaws in the printed area. Minor foxing is visible in the wide margins, typical of 19th-century prints. The printed caption ticket is present.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13532-71stDibs: LU3054344971712

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