Caption

Figure study of a champion (orang berani) of Timor, drawing, annotation: 'Champion of Alor(?) =Timor', draftsman (artist): Adrianus Johannes Bik, Timor, c. 1821-04, draftsman (artist), Nusa Tenggara, paper, pencil, pencil sketch, height 275 mm x width 192 mm, A faint pencil sketch on aged paper depicting a standing figure facing forward with visible facial features and long hair topped by a rounded headpiece, wearing layered clothing with draped fabric and a sash, one arm extended holding a thin rod or staff and the other arm relaxed by the side, with bare feet and legs shown in a walking stance; to the figure's side a lightly drawn plant-like structure rises with curved leaves and dangling round shapes, and the paper shows small spots and areas of discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B47_175

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Rights managed

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34.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 9.8in x 13.8in / 2952 x 4128 (300dpi)

Keywords

Figure study champion orang berani Timor drawing annotation Champion Alor =Timor draftsman artist Adrianus Johannes Bik c 1821-04 Nusa Tenggara paper pencil pencil sketch height 275 mm x width 192 mm faint pencil sketch aged paper depicting standing figure facing forward visible facial features long hair topped rounded headpiece wearing layered clothing draped fabric sash arm extended holding thin rod staff arm relaxed side bare feet legs shown walking stance figure's side lightly drawn plant- structure rises curved leaves dangling round shapes small spots areas discoloration