Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821 — Louis Meijer

Louis Meijer. Painted 1857.

The Conquest of Palembang by General De Kock, 24 June 1821 by J.H.L. Meijer, 1857. Britain tried to retain its influence in Sumatra by supporting resistance against the Dutch by the sultanate of Palembang in southeast Sumatra. In 1821 a military expedition commanded by General H.M. de Kock (1779 - 1845) succeeded in capturing the sultan's kraton (palace). The sultan and his family were taken prisoner, their property was confiscated and divided as warbooty. A few years later, the sultanate was dissolved. Louis Meijer (1809 - 1866) was commissioned by the De Kock family to portray the scene thirty-six years later. He used a sketch by P. le Comte, a naval officer who had taken part in the conquest of Palembang.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 98 × 75 cm · Gift of F.L.W., Baron de Kock, The Hague

Print: 98 × 75 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027513. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.