{"product_id":"gezicht-te-anjer-java-charles-william-meredith-van-de-velde","title":"Gezicht te Anjer, Java - Charles William Meredith van de Velde","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century watercolour depicting the coastal settlement of Anjer, Java, capturing the daily life and tropical environment of the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watercolour depicts the coastal settlement of Anjer on the island of Java during the mid-nineteenth century. Charles William Meredith van de Velde, a Dutch naval officer and cartographer, produced this work during his travels in the Dutch East Indies. The composition follows the conventions of colonial topographical art, prioritising a clear, panoramic view of the harbour and the surrounding tropical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the shoreline features a group of figures engaged in fishing, their forms rendered with precise, small brushstrokes. To the left, two individuals stand on the grassy bank, observing the scene. The middle ground contains a collection of modest dwellings and structures, sheltered by a cluster of tall palm trees. The background reveals a soft, undulating range of hills, fading into the atmospheric haze of the horizon. The sky occupies a significant portion of the frame, filled with light, billowing clouds that suggest the humid climate of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan de Velde utilised a muted palette of greens, ochres, and soft blues to capture the coastal light. His technique reflects the training of a surveyor, as the architectural elements and the spatial relationships between the land and the sea are delineated with care. The work provides a visual record of the maritime activity and colonial presence in Java during this period. It avoids the dramatic flair often associated with European Romanticism, opting instead for a documentary approach that captures the quiet, daily rhythms of the port. The inclusion of the border frame suggests this piece was intended for a portfolio or as a study for a larger lithographic publication, common for travellers documenting their expeditions to distant territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-falcon-edwin-henry-landseer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Falcon - Edwin Henry Landseer — Edwin Henry Landseer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/maria-met-de-passiewerktuigen-william-james-smith\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaria met de passiewerktuigen - William James Smith — William James Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles William Meredith van de Velde","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749065691471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749080338767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749080371535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749080404303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749080437071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749080469839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749080502607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749080535375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749080568143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749080600911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749080633679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749080666447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-te-Anjer-Java_Poster_CompositorV1_1789133216890.jpg?v=1789133471","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/gezicht-te-anjer-java-charles-william-meredith-van-de-velde","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}