Snouck and Van Heutsz at bivouac

Snouck (on the left of the photo in the white kit) went on a campaign in Aceh with Van Heutsz. They achieved some military successes and managed to bind several hulubalangs [warlords] to the Dutch administration. In February 1899, Teuku Umar died during a clash with the colonial army on the beach near Meulaboh. Snouck enjoyed life in Aceh and his participation in the military expeditions. According to him, they ‘continuously exert a beneficial influence’ on his general condition. Snouck was widely praised for his work and was at the height of his fame.

Snouck and Van Heutsz at bivouac, 1891, inv.nr. KITLV 31910