Very large Kamasan traditional Balinese painting (184 x 81 cm) – Canvas - Indonesia - 20th century
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Very large Balinese traditional narrative painting in the Kamasan Wayang style, on cotton canvas with pigments and ink, 184 x 81 cm, origin Bali, Indonesia (Kamasan village, Klungkung district), in good condition and authentic.
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Exceptional and very large traditional Balinese narrative painting executed in the classic Kamasan (Kamasan Wayang style) style.
This imposing-format work (184 x 81 cm) depicts an epic battle from Hindu mythology (Mahabharata). The composition, rich in visual detail, presents a procession of richly decorated war chariots drawn by horses and mythological creatures, clashing with armies under a shower of celestial arrows. One can observe numerous warriors, sovereigns and mythological characters dressed in the traditional costumes of the shadow theatre (wayang), sheltered by royal umbrellas (payung).
Origin: Bali, Indonesia (Kamasan Village, Klungkung District)
Period: Mid to second half of the 20th century
Technique: Paintings with pigments and ink on cotton canvas (Kain Kamasan)
Style: Classical Balinese Wayang art
Dimensions: 184 cm x 81 cm
Conservation status: Overall condition:
Good vintage condition with a beautiful authentic patina of the era.
Details: Presence of natural fabric creases, light signs of wear over time and folding marks that testify to its age and artisanal manufacture. Fine drawing lines and well-preserved colors.
Shipping: Carefully protected shipment: the canvas will be rolled in a rigid tube
(Please carefully examine the photographs to appreciate the detailed condition of the lot).
Exceptional and very large traditional Balinese narrative painting executed in the classic Kamasan (Kamasan Wayang style) style.
This imposing-format work (184 x 81 cm) depicts an epic battle from Hindu mythology (Mahabharata). The composition, rich in visual detail, presents a procession of richly decorated war chariots drawn by horses and mythological creatures, clashing with armies under a shower of celestial arrows. One can observe numerous warriors, sovereigns and mythological characters dressed in the traditional costumes of the shadow theatre (wayang), sheltered by royal umbrellas (payung).
Origin: Bali, Indonesia (Kamasan Village, Klungkung District)
Period: Mid to second half of the 20th century
Technique: Paintings with pigments and ink on cotton canvas (Kain Kamasan)
Style: Classical Balinese Wayang art
Dimensions: 184 cm x 81 cm
Conservation status: Overall condition:
Good vintage condition with a beautiful authentic patina of the era.
Details: Presence of natural fabric creases, light signs of wear over time and folding marks that testify to its age and artisanal manufacture. Fine drawing lines and well-preserved colors.
Shipping: Carefully protected shipment: the canvas will be rolled in a rigid tube
(Please carefully examine the photographs to appreciate the detailed condition of the lot).
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Height
184 cm
Width
81 cm
Title of artwork
Very large Kamasan traditional Balinese painting (184 x 81 cm) – Canvas
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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