Maria de Ruiter-de Witt
I'm About to Go On
Pastel chalk on linen depicting an Indonesian dancer in traditional clothing and an elaborate headdress.
Status
Available
- Year
- 1995
- Dimensions
- 69 × 87 cm
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
About this work
Portrait of an Indonesian dancer wearing richly decorated traditional clothing and an elaborate headdress. She is shown in three-quarter profile and holds a dance prop in both hands. The composition is built up in warm orange, yellow and green tones, while the texture of the linen remains clearly visible.
Artwork details
- Artist
- Maria de Ruiter-de Witt
- Year
- 1995
- Dimensions
- 69 × 87 cm
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
Signature
- Present
- Yes
- Position
- Lower left
- Transcription
- Maria de Ruiter de Witt 1995
- Certainty
- High
- Description
- Signed and dated at the lower left: Maria de Ruiter de Witt, 1995.
Frame and glazing
- Framed
- Yes
- Glazing
- Unknown
- Description
- Silver-coloured frame with a narrow dark inner edge.
Condition
- Assessment basis
- photographs_and_inventory
- Artwork
- No obvious tears or losses are visible in the available photographs. No physical condition assessment has been carried out.
- Frame
- The frame is in good condition.
Classification
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
- Subject
- Dance and performance, Indonesian culture, Portrait, Traditional clothing, Portrait of a woman
- Ownership
- Foundation collection
- Status
- Available
References
- Book page
- 0
- Collection number
- 26-20780-1
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