The Art of Collecting: Dutch East Indies paintings Art deco held at the Galeri Nasional

held at the Galeri Nasional Indonesia

Dimensions: 22 x 25

Its origins can be traced back to the 15th century

there are also a small collection of more recent paintings by renowned artists such as Krijono

The Art of Collecting: Dutch East Indies paintings Art deco held at the Galeri NasionalArtists such as painters and photographers were fascinated by the tropical landscapes, picturesque villages and markets and especially the diverse inhabitants of the Dutch East Indies. In the first half of the 20th century a large group of European artists, who were also called Beautiful Indies painters, worked there. Today the qualities of these East Indies paintings are fully recognized. Private collectors played an important pioneering role here.