Maron in Baglen

anonymous, 1829

This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830). Probably drawn by a Dutch officer, the sketch depicts a Javanese village with a Dutch fort. Visible on pikes in the foreground are eight ‘severed heads of mutineers,’ as described in the caption.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberNG-1983-68
  • Dimensionsheight 205 mm x width 340 mm
  • Physical characteristicsink and watercolour

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Maron in Baglen

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1983-68

  • Description

    Het dorp Maron in het gewest Baglen of Bagalen op Java. Heuvelrug waarop dorp onder palmbomen. Rechtsachter drie loofbomen met het opschrift 'begraafplaats'. Linksvoor acht palen waarop afgehakte mensenhoofden van muiters zijn gestoken.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • inscription: ‘begraafplaats’
    • inscription: ‘Maron in Baglen Ao 1829’
    • inscription: ‘afgekapte hoofden van muitelingen’

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Java

  • Dating

    1829

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ink and watercolour

  • Dimensions

    height 205 mm x width 340 mm

Explanatory note

  • Bagalen behoorde tot 1830 tot de Vorstenlanden. Tijdens de Java-oorlog werden in 1829 invallende muitersbenden verjaagd.

This work is about

  • Subject

  • Place

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch Oost-Indië, zie Bagalen (p. 103) en Krijgverrichtingen (p. 465).

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