Painting

MOA: University of British Columbia

3292/8

Painting on thin canvas. Horizontal panel bordered by finely inked spade-like shapes on a solid light yellow background, and separated from the body by a solid red line. The panel has two rows of figures across it. The bottom right corner appears to have three women in front of a tree with Shiva(?). There are three demons(?) figures, with wide round eyes, in each upper corner, and a male figure at centre below a tree.

  • History Of Use

    Kamasan, or wayang style, painting of Ramayana themes.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the donor in Candi Dasa, in eastern Bali, in 1990.


  • Type of Item painting
  • Culture Balinese
  • Measurements height 64.5 cm, width 85.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Kenneth Dent
  • Received from Kenneth Dent

  • Made in Bali

  • Creation Date during 1990
  • Collection Date during 1990
  • Ownership Date before February 23, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on February 23, 2018

  • Item Classes paintings
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3292/0008