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Rerajahan: Magic Talisman
Details
I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (Taman, Ubud, ca. 1862-1978)
Rerajahan: Magic Talisman
Executed in, or before November 1936
Wash technique on paper
38 x 28 cm.
Lempad is indisputedly the greatest artist of the modern Balinese age. Around 1900 he came to Ubud and left there an important legacy as undagi (architect) and sculptor. It is for his work on paper that earned Lempad the largest part of his current reputation. Originally working in the traditional wayang style, Lempad's art evolved towards an increased stylisation with a remarkable 'clarity of line'. Although Lempad was the first teacher of the academy at Ubud, his very individual style never found any followers. Lempad was one of the co-founders of Pita Maha.
A rerajahan is a talismanic drawing, which supposed magical function is to protect their owners against evil influences.
Inscribed by Bateson with the artist's name and the date: "I Goest Nj Lempad/Oeboed/28.11.36", on the reverse.
Rerajahan: Magic Talisman
Executed in, or before November 1936
Wash technique on paper
38 x 28 cm.
Lempad is indisputedly the greatest artist of the modern Balinese age. Around 1900 he came to Ubud and left there an important legacy as undagi (architect) and sculptor. It is for his work on paper that earned Lempad the largest part of his current reputation. Originally working in the traditional wayang style, Lempad's art evolved towards an increased stylisation with a remarkable 'clarity of line'. Although Lempad was the first teacher of the academy at Ubud, his very individual style never found any followers. Lempad was one of the co-founders of Pita Maha.
A rerajahan is a talismanic drawing, which supposed magical function is to protect their owners against evil influences.
Inscribed by Bateson with the artist's name and the date: "I Goest Nj Lempad/Oeboed/28.11.36", on the reverse.
Provenance
Collection Bateson & Mead, Princeton University, New Jersey (on loan), inv. no. L-1074, purchased 28 November 1936.