Waterfall in Maros

Antique chromolithograph of a waterfall in Maros near Makassar, Celebes. This waterfall is being admired by three visitors. In addition to natural beauty such as the waterfall here, Maros and by extension its area Bantimurung is also of significant interest to anthropologists due to the presence of cave paintings. This waterfall still looks much like the lithograph to this day and is located near the Leang Pettakere cave complex.

Published in Leiden, the Netherlands, after a water drawing by J.C. Rappard,

Jhr. Josias Cornelis Rappard (1824-1898) was a colonel in the KNIL and a painter. During his posting in the Netherlands Indies 1842-1872, he painted and drew pictures of life and scenes in the Indies that were later, back in Leiden, The Netherlands, would be made into chromolithographs. The Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam holds a large number of these prints and collectors all over the world appreciate Rappard's classic watercolours.

Chromolithography was a popular method for colour printing in the 19th century because of its lower cost and relative ease to mass-produce. The process involves the use of stones and a chemical process to fasten images to the paper. High-end chromolithographs are hand-finished by an artist after the process to ensure the best possible fidelity in each copy.

This lithograph is part of a series, view all by clicking HERE

J.C. Rappard
Title
Waterfall in Maros
Publication Place / Date
Image Dimensions
Leiden/1883
175 x 235 mm
Color
Condition
Lithograph
VG
Product Price
Product Number
USD 75
SKU #P.0194