Haks 129 The story of Candrawati

Title of artwork
Haks 129 The story of Candrawati
Artist(s)
I Dewa Kompyang Ketut Kandel Ruka
Locations
Batuan
Collected in ...
Leo Haks Collection
Private Collection of Batuan, Singapore
Dr. F. Bonne Collection
Catalog Number
129.jpg
Photo credit
Haks Leo
Description
A pedanda is being thrown into water, while someone is cursing him. Text in Balinese says 'Satwa Candrawati'. Attribution notes by Leo Haks: C.N. For comparison see Bateson & Mead #B211 for similarities in the following : Treatment of roofs of buildings, palm trees and same foliage motifs are repeated in both. See treatment of loin cloths and exposure of buttocks. Unnaturally slim legs compared with proportions of upper torso in both images. Body language in figures is very similar, also linear definition in backs of figures.
Abstracted summary
village scene near a river, outrigger, fishing.
Medium of production
washed pen and ink, watercolour and crayon on paper laid down on board.
Width (cm)
47