{"product_id":"graf-van-den-radja-van-doula-adrianus-johannes-bik","title":"Graf van den Radja van Doula - Adrianus Johannes Bik","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise nineteenth-century lithograph by Adrianus Johannes Bik, documenting the funerary architecture of the Raja of Doula in the Dutch East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Adrianus Johannes Bik depicts the tomb of the Raja of Doula, a structure encountered during the Dutch East Indies expedition of the 1820s. Bik, a Dutch artist and official who spent significant time in the Indonesian archipelago, produced a series of visual records documenting the architecture, customs, and geography of the region. This work captures the specific vernacular style of the funerary monument, characterised by its elevated thatched roof, curved gables, and stone base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing style is precise and observational, typical of nineteenth-century colonial documentation. Bik employs fine lines to render the texture of the thatch and the stonework, providing a clear, objective view of the site. The inclusion of a small flag atop the roof and the surrounding vegetation suggests an attempt to place the structure within its specific environmental context. The composition is centred and isolated, focusing the viewer entirely on the architectural form rather than the surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced to accompany travelogues or official reports, serving as a visual archive for European audiences curious about the East Indies. The work reflects the period's interest in ethnographic and topographical recording. By stripping away extraneous detail, Bik provides a clean, legible study of the tomb. The print retains the original caption, which identifies the subject clearly, maintaining its function as a historical document. The aged paper tone and slight foxing visible in the original print are preserved in this reproduction, offering a sense of the work's provenance as a nineteenth-century archival object. This piece is suitable for those interested in colonial history, architectural studies, or the history of travel illustration.\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=\"\/products\/naar-aanleiding-van-de-dood-van-jacob-maris-marius-bauer\" 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;\"\u003eNaar aanleiding van de dood van Jacob Maris - Marius Bauer — Marius Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/march-of-the-crusaders-for-an-attack-denis-auguste-marie-raffet\" 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;\"\u003eMarch of the Crusaders for an Attack - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet — Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adrianus Johannes Bik","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58889981886799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58889991094607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58889991127375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58889991160143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58889991192911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58889991225679,"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":58889991258447,"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":58889991291215,"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":58889991323983,"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":58889991356751,"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":58889991389519,"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":58889991422287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Graf-van-den-Radja-van-Doula_Poster_CompositorV1_1790402171089.jpg?v=1790404360","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/graf-van-den-radja-van-doula-adrianus-johannes-bik","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}