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ig: @cyan_reedy || full of random stuff about historical figure, i think... or maybe my crush lol

[cyan-reedy]

Hello! I'm currently open a commission for local (🇮🇩) and international

Infinite slot I think..

But yeah feel free to ask me if u got any questions 😁

cyan_reedy (@cyan_reedy)

Check out cyan_reedy's commissions and portfolio! | I love to draw fossils from the past (early 19th century mostly) | 🇮🇩 | ID/EN | IBIS PAI

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My own websites

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I wrote this the other time and I think it's still funny

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BABE WAKE UP!!!!

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DISNEY’s WORST PLOT TWIST GINGER VILLAINS

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Facing 🤺

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Trying different artstyle from usual

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I thought he's a fictional character, until I search his name a bit, let's just say, he's my favorite too and his fate in Franklin expedition is sad.... 😭💔

Goodsir, you're truly a good sir!

[cyan-reedy]

Another entry for competition which I admit didn't put too much effort on it due to me being lazy, I guess

But it's cool so I drop it here

[cyan-reedy]

I miss him these few days, so I paint him. Don't ask me why it's yellowish, I put the wrong color 🤭

[zenia62]

Daendels Analysis Series (In the Indies Part 42)

One should above all see him [Daendels] as the head of the government, who had to achieve much with small resources and who did achieve much. An entire corps of civil servants had to be brought to their duty, and even this difficult work was accomplished (...)

(...) He [Daendels] created the legal system on Java. The forced coffee cultivation was established in such a way that its organization, which did not fit into the Raffles and Elout system, was revived under Van der Capellen, so that Van den Bosch had little left to do to become the "benefactor" of the Netherlands. He [Daendels] established an administration that has remained essentially the same to this day.

Much of what Daendels accomplished happened spontaneously, according to the impulse of the moment. But in the main matters, action was taken according to a well-considered plan, and what emerged in addition to the main matters testifies to great organizational talent. Daendels was, unlike many of his predecessors, a man of the act. (...)

(...) That he [Daendels] was reckless, mad, almost ferocious, and sometimes repulsive in his decisions or judgments will surely be admitted even by those who see Daendels as a great man (...)

(...) If anything, D. was imbued with the realization that, above all, the ingrained flaws, extortion, and abuse of power had to be eradicated by all means. (...)

And it must never be overlooked that D. lived in extremely difficult circumstances: almost completely cut off from the mother country, without supplies of the most essential supplies, facing a constant threat of attack from the English, facing an uncooperative and corrupted staff, assisted by only a few competent (...) Daendels largely fulfilled this task; despite his major shortcomings, we see great qualities in him.

(...) Daendels is the great man, the great reformer, the only man, too, who would have been capable of retaining Java for France. (...)

I love these points, they explained it well that I rlly don't have anything else to comment 😭 Maybe abt the coffee cultivation is quite interesting, it's my first time hearing abt Daendels regulations being revived again during Capellen times 😯 Those ppl might hate him but they do ended up using Daendels rules at the end haha. Anyway, that's all for now, thank you guys n have a great day, stay safe 🌙

[cyan-reedy]

Don't you love it when someone that hate you use your rules or implement for their work? 😂 (I'm looking at you Bosch)

[cyan-reedy]

Trying to draw one of Daendels's hater, marshal Augereau 😋🤭

Well despite that fact, I wanna try more draw lesser "known" Marshals like him, and try to resist to draw Davout, Murat, Oudinot, etc...

[zenia62]

Daendels Analysis Series (In the Indies Part 38)

It is not the first time that a great ruler like Napoleon I, a man who owed his great successes in no small part to the trust he placed in his generals and the correct understanding of their qualities, made a mistake by removing such a man from his post, who was, by extension, perfectly suited for it (...)

It is known that the emperor harbored a certain fear that Daendels might have sought to be proclaimed emperor or king of the Indies; something he likely would not have succeeded in, given the little sympathy his soldiers held for him. (...)

Among the Patriots of the past, Daendels was indeed among the last to offer their services to the Sovereign Prince. Initially, these were not accepted; it seemed as if there was more resentment towards him than, for example, towards Krayenhoff, who had certainly not been among the less ardent Patriots. (...)

I hate talking abt Napoleon blunder for replacing Daendels in a very crucial time tbh 🫩 It pisses me off everytime lol. I've stated this before but I believe Daendels wouldn't betray Napoleon, he prob never even had any intention of declaring king in the Indies like point 2 said. It's sad that Napoleon believes in rumors that potentially are made by Daendels enemies. Anyway, that's all for now, thank you guys n have a great day, stay safe 🌙

[cyan-reedy]

After abandoned this for months, I decided to finish it and here's the finished version of the sketches I think

[zenia62]

Daendels Analysis Series (In the Indies Part 35)

On July 9, 1810, Napoleon signed the decree in the Imperial Palace at Rambouillet, incorporating Holland into the great empire as an effluent of the French rivers. Long before news of the annexation reached the Indies, rumors had circulated there about the Emperor's intention to withdraw Holland from the rule of his brother, King Louis Napoleon. These rumors had prompted Daendels, on the occasion of Louis Napoleon's birthday, to raise a toast in advance in Batavia to Napoleon Bonaparte as our future sovereign.

On February 17, 1811 (...) the official announcement of the annexation, instructing the Governor-General and the Council of the Indies to notify the civil and military officials, the residents of the Colony, and the Javanese Princes by proclamation, and, after having taken the oath of allegiance to His Imperial and Royal Majesty, to administer the same to all officers and officials, both senior and junior.

The civil servants and officers were given three 24-hour periods to submit their new declaration form to the Governor-General. On the same day, it was decided that the Dutch flag would be replaced by the French-Imperial flag on all forts and strongholds, as well as on all vessels, both Imperial and private; that the army and navy would discard the Dutch cockade and adopt the French one (...)

(...) the Courts of Justice throughout the Indies would henceforth administer justice in the name of H.M.A. the Emperor and King; and that prayers would be said in churches for the Emperor and Empress of the French and the rest of the Imperial Family. Finally, it was determined that all documents addressed to the Government should begin with the formula "To Their High Lordships, the Lord Governor-General and Councilors constituting the Government." Colonial of the island of Java and the possessions thereof of His Majesty the Emperor of the French in the Indies". Thus it was done without a fight, without opposition (...)

(...) The misery he thus brought upon the country is almost impossible to describe. Nevertheless, one must have respect for the indomitable energy with which Daendels sought to achieve his goal, and one need not be blind to the benefits achieved by various of his measures. (...)

(...) Daendels had no concern for personal interests whatsoever; he confiscated life and property whenever he saw fit.

No measure was too extreme for the great Marshal if he believed it would achieve his goal. (...) Anyone who dared to raise his voice against the threat of total disruption of society was put on the list of "suspect persons" and was put behind bars without any form of trial and not infrequently executed.

Tbh the few points here shows how loyal Daendels is to Napoleon. As for how he is to Louis, I believe Daendels js respected him as his boss. Although I would say the same w Napoleon but I haven't find the right words to describe it lol. Tbh I don't have much comment for this part haha 😭 Soo yeah, anyway, that's all for now, thank you guys n have a great day, stay safe 🌙

[zenia62]

Daendels Analysis Series (Personality Part 2)

This Marshal of Holland and Governor-General of the Indies rarely lacked courage, perseverance, and drive during his fifty-six-year life [55]. That he never reaped the benefits of these qualities must be attributed to his impetuous and uninhibited character, to his much more practical than reflective nature, to his inability to assess people and situations, and often also to a fate that was less than favorable to him. These qualities sometimes make his democratic disposition seem more impulsive than conviction.

Daendels would soon discover, however, that his compatriots were inescapable of breaking free from their national and regional complacency. Spiritual laziness and political inertia among the upper class, coupled with indifference to the general welfare among the masses, caused the Batavian Republic to degenerate into anarchy, causing great concern for the French allies. Under these circumstances, the French twice in 1798 exploited Daendels's fearlessness and personal prestige: in January, to bring to power those advocating a centralized state through a coup d'état (...)

When Raffles settles in Java, Daendels is already back in Paris. Napoleon shows little generosity toward this servant, who nevertheless remains loyal to him even during the subsequent campaign in Russia.

(...) the man's unreflective temper, his suspicion, and his unimaginable rudeness become so many factors in his downfall. Ultimately, he is surrounded by more enemies than friends, both among Europeans and the indigenous population.

While many former patriots were given prominent positions in the fledgling kingdom, Daendels received only a consolation prize. He was appointed governor of the neglected Dutch possessions on the Gold Coast of Africa. If it had been up to him, he would have made the most of it there as well. However, that was impossible, because it amounted to nothing. (...)

Everytime there's mentions of how Napoleon treated Daendels after his return from the Indies, it has always been bad 😶 Not that I disagree, but that shows that Daendels was nothing in Napoleon's eye. Lowkey, sometimes I wish Daendels would've tried to betray Napoleon but I guess the reason why he didn't is bcs he probably never even thought abt doing that lol. Daendels js genuinely wanted to be a good servant to Napoleon smh 🥀

Point four, I kinda disagree w Daendels being rude. He's js straight forward n why ppl hate him? Bcs he's considered "different" to others. He always fight for the right things n they js don't like him for that imo 😶‍🌫️ I feel bad for Daendels that there's not many that understands his ideal n intentions back then. Anyway, that's all for now, thank you guys n have a great day, stay safe 🌙

[zenia62]

Daendels Analysis Series (In the Indies Part 34)

Daendels focused fiercely on two goals: first, the internal reorganization of Java's administration, and second, the defense of that precious island. In doing so, however, he lost sight of the preservation of the "outside possessions." So that he can justifiably be accused of neglecting our possessions outside Java. In this ferocity, Daendels spared no personal interests. And generally speaking, one can say that, although he uprooted something here and there that should have remained, he sailed like a hurricane through a world of self-interest, routine, and complacency.

(...) upon Daendels' appointment, there was widespread dismay, and everyone who was responsible for giving an account was thoroughly harassed. (...) he introduced the principle of adequate salaries, along with the prohibition against accepting gifts of any kind, throughout the entire civil service. Furthermore, every civil servant received adequate instruction.

Daendels' financial policy was poor. His administration was costly. But a large portion of that money was also spent on expanding the army and preparing the large island for defense.

“The assessment of my actions,” writes Daendels, “must never be separated from that of the extraordinary and fateful circumstances in which I have continually found myself.”

In any case, Daendels demonstrated that he was very serious about his reorganization. The construction of the major postal road from Anjer to Pasoeroean also attests to this. (...)

Daendels had numerous opponents. He governed, in effect, in a Napoleonic style. Connections with the mother country were repeatedly severed. For long periods, he even remained silent from The Hague. In many cases, he actually did what he thought best. A definitive assessment of his administration is still impossible to give.

(...) the fact that the path he took was generally continued by later governments may be regarded as proof that in many respects he had a correct insight.

I wished that Daendels was alive in the current era 😮‍💨 Like rn my country is a whole mess, when the world needed him the most, he's been dead for years 💔 Daendels administration might not be perfect but it's still ten times better than now imo. The last point says it all. Point 4 should be a quote series lowkey but I need to double check where he wrote that 😶‍🌫️ I'm guessing its on his book probably. Anyway, that's all for now, thank you guys n have a great day, stay safe 🌙