Bilder Pieter Willem Marinus Trap (1821–1905) – Wayang Figure of God Indra in a Chariot – Chromolithograph (1894)

Beskrivning

This detailed chromolithograph illustrates a traditional Southeast Asian wayang figure, depicting the deity Indra in a celestial chariot among the clouds. The central figure is shown standing in an ornate, wheeled chariot featuring a serpentine prow, drawn by a mythical beast. Surrounding the main carriage are smaller winged deities or celestial attendants in flight, all rendered in vibrant greens, oranges, and golds against a soft blue and grey cloudy sky. The work includes traditional Thai or Javanese script on the left margin, identifying the mythological scene. Published as a plate for the Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie, this illustration serves as a visual documentation of the iconography and artistic styles used in traditional theater and religious art from the region.

Pieter Willem Marinus Trap was a prominent Dutch lithographer and publisher based in Leiden, recognized for his high-quality scientific and ethnographical illustrations. His firm, P.W.M. Trap specialized in chromolithography, a complex process that allowed for the precise and colorful reproduction of cultural artifacts and social scenes. Trap worked closely with academic institutions and journals, such as the Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie, to disseminate geographical and cultural knowledge through detailed visual records. His technical skill ensured that the intricate patterns and specific colors of non-European art forms were accurately preserved for scholarly study in the late 19th century.

Artist or Maker:
Pieter Willem Marinus Trap.

Dimensions:
Approximately 30 cm x 25 cm.

Medium:
Chromolithograph.

Date:
1894.

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.