Malat: Widows' suicide after the great battle (Surud Bela)

Title of artwork
Malat: Widows' suicide after the great battle (Surud Bela)
Artist(s)
I Wayan Greha
Narrative
Malat
Collected in ...
Thomas Cooper Collection
Taylor Museum Colorado Springs
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Description
Main scene: the king of Mataram is shown the corpse of his dead brother, Lasem. Right: Lasem's wives commit suicide (mebela) by stabbing themselves, Rangkesari is asked to join, but refuses, as she has not consummated the marriage. Her brother, Prabu Melayu, recognises her and rescues her (top scenes)
Abstracted summary
This work has Wayan Greha's name written on it in Balinese script.
Extended description
Originally from the Colorado Springs collection, current whereabouts unknown
Date artwork started
1830
Date artwork completed
1860