Kassian CéphasIndonesian, 1845–1912Studio Portrait of a Javanese Dancer
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Studio Portrait of a Javanese Dancer” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
The young woman in this studio portrait wears an elaborate festival costume and may well be a dancer. Her carefully poised hands are held out to reveal the detailed designs of a batik cloth worn over the chequered pattern of her dress. Her calm, graceful pose emphases the traditional qualities of Javanese dance, dress and feminine beauty.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-F-2001-17-73
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
