A Javanese couple. The man carries a long stemmed pipe and offers a box, possibly of tobacco, to his wife who holds a cheroot in her right hand. A woman standing with them is also smoking a cheroot. Artist(s): Dancx, Francoys (c.1650-1703)
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A Javanese couple. The man carries a long stemmed pipe and offers a box, possibly of tobacco, to his wife who holds a cheeroot in her right hand. A woman standing with them is also smoking a cheeroot. Figures inscribed: ‘1’ and ‘2’; and on reverse: ‘Een malayer en vrouw, Soo Ty, op Bataviae g...
DANCX, FRANCOYS (c.1650-1703) Also known as Frans Danks. Painter, sculptor and engraver known mainly as a painter of historical subjects and portrait ...
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DANCX, FRANCOYS (c.1650-1703) Also known as Frans Danks. Painter, sculptor and engraver known mainly as a painter of historical subjects and portraits. Born and died in Amsterdam. --------------------- WD3199-3202 Four drawings illustrating the people of Java, c.1680. Purchased 1972. Note:...
A Muslim pedlar in Java wearing a striped robe and holding strings of beads stands with his wife and children. Artist(s): Dancx, Francoys (c.1650-1703)
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A Muslim pedlar wearing a striped robe and holding strings of beads stands with his wife and children. Inscribed: ‘Moors Kramer en vrouw’. Pen and sepia ink and wash with stylus marks; 27.5 by 18 cm. Note: Original drawing for Nieuhof, p.215.
Two Javanese soldiers, one seated on a rock, the other holding a spear and a shield decorated with a face. In the distance a house on stilts. Artist(s): Dancx, Francoys (c.1650-1703)
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Two soldiers, one seated on a rock, the other holding a spear and a shield decorated with a face. In the distance a house on stilts. Inscribed: ‘Frans Dancx’ and below: ‘dit syn de bockjes die ons tegen de Makassaren geholpen 1669’. Pen and sepia ink and wash; 29.5 by 19.5 cm. Note: Original...
