De beschieting van de Kraton van de Sultan van Djambi door de gouvernementsmarineschepen 'Celebes', 'Admiraal van Kinsbergen' en 'Onrust' op 8 september 1858 — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted 1858 - 1865.

The barrage of the Sultan of Djambi's kraton on Sumatra by three Dutch paddlesteamers, 5 September 1858. Following the refusal by the new sultan of Djambi, on eastern Sumatra, to recognise Dutch sovereignty in the East Indies, a military campaign was organised against him in 1858. The sultan's throne was declared forfeit and his kraton (palace) was captured. He fled inland. His successor agreed that in future Djambi would remain part of the Dutch East Indies and subject to colonial authority. The anonymous artist portrayed the paddlesteamers Celebes, Admiral van Kinsbergen and Onrust bombarding the kraton from Djambi river.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 100 × 70.5 cm

Print: 100 × 70.5 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/20028746. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.