Dullah (1919-1994): “ Portraits of Indonesia”

The Indonesian artist Dullah was born in Solo, Java in 1919, and studied painting with Affandi and Sudjojono. All went on to become famous artists. Dullah was official Palace painter for President Soekarno in the 1950’s, during which time many portraits were commissioned. He subsequently became both curator for and contributor to the Presidential Collection of Indonesian Art.

He is particularly well known for his landscape and portrait paintings, displaying a realism and naturalism that differs markedly from the Expressionism of his principal teachers. The works included are classic master paintings dating from 1955 to the late 70’s, and vividly demonstrate his talents.