Count Johannes van den Bosch (1780-1844), Governor-general of the Dutch East Indies, Colonial Minister — Cornelis Kruseman

Cornelis Kruseman. Painted 1829.

Kruseman portrayed Johannes van den Bosch just before his departure to the Dutch East Indies. In his right hand he holds a map of his destination, Java. He instituted a ‘Culture System’ there in 1830. Farmers were coerced into devoting part of their land to export crops, such as coffee and sugar, for the Dutch government. While this income may have benefitted the Netherlands’ treasury, the Indonesian population suffered from corruption, poverty, and famine.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 70 × 87 cm · Gift of Jonkvrouw J.C.C. van den Bosch, The Hague

Print: 70 × 87 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/20029309. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.