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View of Batavia's water fort, situated at the mouth of the river

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View of Batavia's water fort, situated at the mouth of the river

Rach, Johannes

View of Batavia's water fort, situated at the mouth of the river.

In the foreground the river of Batavia, with walkers on the shore. On the towpath three men pull a barge along. On the far side of the water the water fort stands with its baroque skylights. To the extreme right Batavia's harbour can be seen.

Bottom left a crocodile is shown.

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Sources and literature

Catalogus Tropenmuseum, Wonen in de wijde wereld (1964)