Maria de Ruiter-de Witt
Pamengkoe
Pastel chalk on linen depicting an Indonesian attendant during a ritual or preparation.
Status
Available
- Year
- 1994
- Dimensions
- 76 × 106 cm
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
About this work
Portrait of an Indonesian attendant, shown standing while holding a small bell and flowers or offering materials in his hands. In front of him is a tray with flowers and other objects. The work is executed in pastel chalk on linen and depicts the figure in light traditional clothing and a head covering.
Artwork details
- Artist
- Maria de Ruiter-de Witt
- Year
- 1994
- Dimensions
- 76 × 106 cm
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
Signature
- Present
- Yes
- Position
- Lower right
- Transcription
- Maria de Ruiter de Witt 1994
- Certainty
- High
- Description
- Signed and dated at the lower right: Maria de Ruiter de Witt, 1994. The word 'Pamengkoe' also appears below the signature.
Frame and glazing
- Framed
- Yes
- Glazing
- none
- Description
- Silver-coloured frame with a narrow gold-coloured inner edge; according to the collection inventory, without glazing.
Condition
- Assessment basis
- photographs_and_inventory
- Artwork
- No obvious tears or losses in the artwork are visible in the available photographs. No physical condition assessment has been carried out.
- Frame
- The frame is in good condition. The collection inventory only notes that the work has no glazing.
Classification
- Technique
- Pastel chalk on linen
- Material
- Linen
- Subject
- Everyday life, Indonesian culture, Portrait of a man, Portrait
- Ownership
- Foundation collection
- Status
- Available
References
- Book page
- 0
- Collection number
- 26-20785-1
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