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Mountain Road to the Salak Valley, Java – Colonial Landscape Lithograph, 1872
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Mountain Road to the Salakh Valley (Puncak Pass), Java – Colonial Landscape Lithograph, 1872
This richly detailed chromolithograph presents a scenic mountain route leading into the lush Salakh Valley, in the region of Buitenzorg (now Bogor), West Java. It is plate number 11 from the rare and luxurious folio 'Java, naar schilderijen en teekeningen van A. Salm', based on original works by Abram Salm and lithographed by J.C. Greive Jr., published by Frans Buffa & Zonen in Amsterdam around 1872.
The composition immerses the viewer in a dramatic vertical landscape, where the winding path descends between two forested hillsides. In the foreground, two mounted travelers follow a rugged dirt road that cuts through dense tropical vegetation. A small structure, likely a guardhouse or rest stop, marks the entrance to a wider valley beyond.
Above them, the terrain rises sharply, and at the top of the opposite hill, a traditional Javanese village nestles into the landscape. Palm trees sway across the scene, while soft sunlight bathes the misty mountains in gentle hues of rose, lavender, and sage. The entire image exudes a quiet energy and suggests movement through both space and time—from the shaded path below into the distant, sunlit valley ahead.
The road to the Salakh Valley was a well-known colonial route and symbolized the intersection of Dutch infrastructure and indigenous culture in Java’s mountainous interior. Abram Salm, a Dutch resident of Java for nearly three decades, portrayed such locations with sensitivity and realism. His watercolors were faithfully transformed into richly toned chromolithographs by J.C. Greive Jr., who used hand finishing to enhance depth, texture, and light.
This plate captures the romanticism and raw beauty of Java’s interior highlands, offering a glimpse into landscapes seldom seen in European prints of the time. Its vertical format and strong perspective make it particularly striking for display.
Condition report:
The print is in very good condition with strong, well-preserved color and no damage in the image area. A small mark in the upper sky area may be a slight printer’s or age-related flaw but does not detract from the composition. The mount shows mild age toning and very light foxing. The printed caption ticket in the lower right corner is intact.
Framing suggestion:
Given the vertical orientation and depth of the composition, a slim, tall frame in dark wood or black would suit the piece well. An off-white or light earth-tone mat will enhance the contrast between the lush foliage and the pastel sky. Consider using museum-quality glass for optimal color preservation and protection.
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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: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1872
- Condition:The print is in good condition with strong, well-preserved color and no damage in the image area. A small mark in the upper sky area may be a slight printer’s or age-related flaw but does not detract from the composition. The mount shows mild toning.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13532-51stDibs: LU3054344971402
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