Java: Based on Paintings and Drawings by A. Salm

DETAILS:

Lithographer: J.C. Greive
Publisher: Frans Buffa & Zonen, Amsterdam (1865 – 1872)
Technique: Lithograph, colored with hand finishing and Arabic gum
Dimensions: 36 x 26.5 cm

DESCRIPTION:

•  ‘De kleine baai Srigonjo, zuidkust van Java; Assistent-Residentie Malang, Residentie Pasoeroean. ‘
• ‘In het Sumedangsche; Preanger Regentschappen’
• ‘ De groote weg van Buitenzorg, langs het land Tjisaroe over den Mogamendong, naar de Preanger Regentschappen’
• ‘De Vuurspuwende Berg Bromo in 1856; Residentie Probolingo’
• ‘Gezicht op het Kawische Gebergte en op de Tabaks-onderneming; Assistent-Residentie Malang’
• ‘In het Tengersche Gebergte; Oosthoek van Java”
• ‘Gezicht op het land Kedong Badak en den grooten weg naar Buitenzorg’

This series is renowned as one of Frans Buffa & Zonen’s most exquisite publications. The views of Java, created from the artwork of A. Salm, were reproduced with vibrant detail and depth. Each lithograph was printed from three plates and finished meticulously by hand, resulting in vivid and lifelike scenes. The complete set comprises 24 splendidly colored lithographs, capturing the natural landscapes and cultural scenery of Java. Rare in this almost mint condition!