Colonial Spectacles: The Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies at the World Exhibitions, 1880–1931 Batik Case condition: Fine

Case condition: Fine

This catalogue is published on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition of the French artist: Gabrielle Ferrand

Auction catalogue Sotheby’s Singapore October 12 2003 consists of 200 lots illustrated in color and all described in detail

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Colonial Spectacles: The Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies at the World Exhibitions, 1880–1931 Batik Case condition: FineDutch colonial presentations at the world exhibitions between 1880 and 1931 helped to legitimise the Dutch imperialist project. They also highlighted the issue of Dutch identity and the Netherlands' place in the world. The Netherlands showed off its colonies by erecting models of schools, factories, bridges, railways exhibits, which were meant to give proof of the good works of modern colonial administration and enterprise. Alongside these displays