Side view of a bronze statue of the Goddess Saraswati from Solo (Surakarta). Artist(s): MacKenzie, Colin (1754-1821)
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(48) Side view of a bronze statue of the Goddess Saraswati from Solo (Surakarta). Inscribed on front in ink and pencil: ‘Supposed to be an Image of the Goddess of Musick Saraswatie. Solo.’ Wash; 8 by 4.75 ins. See also WD953, f.23 (22) and 954, f.8 (21).
British Resident’s house, Surakarta, Java. Artist(s): Johnson, Jeremiah Martin (c.1767-1833)
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Probably by Major J.M. Johnson British Resident’s house, Java. c.1815. Water-colour; 34 by 49.4 cm. Watermark: ‘Iping 1804’ Note: The water-colour depicts a collection of ill-constructed houses and huts surrounded by a low white railing fence. The Union Jack is seen flying from a flag-staf...