WD953

'Book 19'. 116 drawings (105 folios) made under the supervision of MacKenzie; ff.1-74 depict ‘antiquities' and ff.75-105 costume, customs, life and scenes in Java. 1811-13.

f.1 inscribed in ink: ‘Antiquities & Costume of Java. 1812-3. This volume contains 116’ ‘Drawings’; in red ink: ‘C.McK. Book 19.’

Number 6 in Wilson's catalogue, p.581.

'Book 19' in Library's handlist, Mss Eur D562/3.

Pencil, pen-and-ink, wash, and water-colour; size of volume 20 by 12 ins.

Most of the sketches in this volume were made by MacKenzie or by his draftsmen on the spot in Java, but a few were worked up at a later date. For the drawings of 'antiquities', see WD954. Some of the scenes and figures depicted in the second part of the volume are described in the MacKenzie Collection 'Private' 14 (Blagden, no.14, 94-99).

Bibliography: Mildred Archer, 'Archaeology and the British interlude in Java', ‘Geographical Magazine,’ February 1958, 460-72, reproducing WD953, ff.26v (26), 39 (39), and WD954, f.56 (44); Folios 29, 82 and 99 are reproduced in J. Howes, 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi: 2010), pp.194-197.

f.1v (1) Three stone images in the village of Batu Tulis near Buitenzorg (W. Java). 13 November 1811.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ancient Sculptures at Baletan Toolis near Buitenzorg, elsewhere spelt Batoe Tolies. Nov 13th, 1811.’

See WD900 and WD954 (1).

f.2 (2) Stone images at Artjadomas, S.E. of Buitenzorg (W. Java). April 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Principal Ancient Figures in Stone at Aryadomas near Ponde reddee. April 1813.’

See WD954 (2)

f.3 (3) Further stone images at Artjadomas, S.E. of Buitenzorg (W. Java). Also plan of site.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Figures in front of the Principal ones at Artjadomas.’

See WD954 (3).

f.4 (3) Three further stones and stone images at Artjadomas, S.E. of Buitenzorg (W. Java).

See WD954 (6) and (7).

f.5 (5) Two further figures from Artjadomas, near Buitenzorg (W. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ancient Figures at above Aryadomas. The King. Booke Raja. On the right of the King.’

See WD954 (6) and (7).

f.7 (6) Two stone images of Dhyani Buddha at the Chinese Temple near Gunung Sari (W. Java). 5 March 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Stone images sculptured in one of the Wings of the Chinese Temple near Goonong Sari. March 5th 1813.’

See WD954 (8).

f.8 (7) Pala stone images of Visnu and Durga in the Chinese Temple near Gunung Sari (W. Java). 5 March 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculptured images in’ ‘the Chinese Temple at Goonong Sari. 5th March’ 1813..

See WD954 (9).

f.9 (8) Three stone images in the Chinese Temple at Gunung Sari (W. Java). 5 March 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘5 March 1813.’

See WD954 (10).

f.10 (9) Dhyani Buddha.

See WD954 (11).

f.11 (10) Stone images of Nairrta and Kubera from Singasari (E. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculptures in the Chinese Temple. 5 March 1813.’

See WD954 (12).

f.12 (11) See WD954 (13).

f.14 (13) Granite vase, imported from China, found in the ruins of the castle, Batavia (W. Java).

See WD954 (4).

f.15 (14) Opposite sides of the granite vase, imported from China and found in the ruins of the castle, Batavia (W. Java).

See WD954 (5).

f.16 (15) Stone image of Manjushri from Chandi Jago (E. Java). 6 January 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculptured Stone with Figures & Characters in the Possession of Mr N. Engelhard at Batavia. 6th January 1813.’

See WD954 (14).

f.17 (16) Stone image of Ganesh from Singasari (E. Java). 5 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Semarang. 5 January 1812. Java. Ganeza.’

See WD954 (15).

f.18 (17) Stone image of Durga from Singasari (E. Java) 5 December 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Booka Lora Jungrang. Samarang. Decr 5th 1812. J. Newman del.’

See WD954 (16).

f.19 (18) Stone image of Nandi from Singasari (E. Java). 5 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Samarang. 5 Janry 1812. Java.’

See WD954 (17).

f.20 (19) Stone image of Nandishvara from Singasari (E. Java). 5 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculptured figure in the Possession of Mr Meddencoap at Samarang. 5’ ‘Jany 1812.’

See WD954 (19).

‘Meddencoap' is probably a mistake for 'Middelkoop'.

f.21 (20) Mahakala from Singasari (E. Java). 8 January 1812.

lnscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculpture at Samarang. 8 Jany 1812. Java. J. Newman del.’ See WD954 (20).

f.22 (21) Front view of bronze figure of Saraswati. 26 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Solo - Jany 1812. Suracarta. 26 January 1812.’

See WD954 (21) and WD936.

f.23 (22) Side view of bronze figure of Saraswati. 26 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Supposed to be an’ ‘Image of the goddess of music Saraswati’; in pencil: ‘Soracarta 26 Jany 1812.’

See WD954 (21) and WD935.

f.24 (23) Stone image of Brahma at Surakarta and of Sun Chariot at Singasari (E. Java). January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Solo Jany 1812. Image laid on the Pavement of a Court at the House of Mrs Magilles at Soaracarta. This figure has 4 heads and four arms. Chariot drawn by 7 horses & God. Janry 1812.’

See WD954 (22).

f.25 (24) Bronze zodiacal cup. Copy of Horsfield's drawing (Mss Eur F54 f.39). 27 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Copied from Dr Horsfield. Suracarta. 27 Jany 1812.’

See WD954 (23).

f.26 (25) A dated bronze zodiacal cup.

See WD954 (24).

f.26v (26) Stone image of Durga at Prambanan (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Prambana Sculpture. Lora Jongran. 19 Jany 1812.’

See WD954 (26).

f.27 (27) Stone image of Siva Guru at Prambanan (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Statue of an Ancient Monarch at Prambana.’

See WD954 (27).

f.28 (28) Dhyani Buddha image from Prambanan (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculptured Naked Statue near the Road side opposite the China Bundar at Prambana supposed to be either of the Jain or Boudh Sect.’

See WD954 (28).

f.29 (29a) Side view of stone temple guardian from Chandi Sewu (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Gigantic Statue. Two at each of the 4 Avenues leading up to the Grand Central Temple of Chanda Siva near Prambana. 19 Janry 1812.’ Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.197.

See WD954 (29).

f.30 (29b) Front view of stone temple guardian from Chandi Sewu (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Gigantic Statue - Avenue at Chandi Siva.’

See WD954 (30).

f.31 (30) Dhyani Buddha image from Chandi Sewu (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Jain Image in one of the Small Temples at Chandi Siva, near Prambana. Jany 19th 1812.’

See WD954 (31).

f.32 (31) Decorated arches and detail of decoration on an altar in Chandi Sewu (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘At Chanda Siva. 19 Jany 1812.’

See WD954 (32).

f.33 (32) Stone carving from Chandi Lumbung (Central Java). 19 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sculpture on a Stone near the North Area of the Temple at Tonongo between Chhandi Siva & Prambana. Jany 19th 1812.’

See WD954 (33).

f.34 (33) A carved stone from Chandi Sewu (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Devotees or Sanassees carved on a Stone lying among the Ruins at Chande Seevo near Prambana.’

See WD954 (34).

f.35 (34) Two stone figures probably Boddisattvas from near Prambanan (Central Java). 20 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ancient Statues near the Roadside leading from Prambana to Djocjacarta. Jany 20th. 1812.’

See WD954 (35).

f.36 (35) Stone temple guardian from Chandi Sewu (Central Java). 20 September 1811.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘One of the Gigantic Wardens at the entrance of the avenue to the Temple South of Prambana. 20 Septr. 1811.’

See WD954 (36).

'South' appears to be a slip for 'north' as Chandi Sewu is north of Prambanan.

f.36 (36) A ruined temple, perhaps Sajiwan, near Prambanam (Central Java). 20 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘West View of the Ruinous Temple at - East of Prambana. January 20th 1812.’

See WD954 (37).

f.37 (37) View of Chandi Sari (Central Java).

See WD954 (38).

f.38 (38) Two stone female figures carved on the temple of Chandi Sari (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Specimens of the Figures carved on the Ancient Edifice at Tjandi Sari near Prambana.’

See WD954 (39).

f.39 (39) Reliefs of apes on Chandi Loro-Jonggrang in the Prambanan valley (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Wandering of the Apes & Monkies in quest of Sita.’

See WD954 (40).

f.39v (40) Two makaras from the Prambanan valley (Central Java). 19 and 21 January 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘19 January, 1812 and 21 January 1812.’

See WD954 (41).

f.40 (41) Stone Bhima image.

See WD954 (59).

f.40 (42) One of a collection of stone figures at Probolinggo (E. Java) made by Wardenaar.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Found at Pandakan. Probolingo. Mr Wardenaar.’

See WD954 (53).

f.40 (43) Siva, Buddha figure and decapitated image from Probolinggo (E. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink and pencil: ‘At Probolingo. Mar. 9. Mr Wardenar. From Djapan. Decapitated Image.’

See WD954 (53) and (54).

f.40va (44) Stone figure from Surabaya (E. Java). 1 February 1811.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Sourabaya. 1st February 1811’.

See WD954 (66).

f.40vb (45) Stone image of Siva originally from Jawi (E. Java) and now in the Institute of the Tropics, Amsterdam. This image was later (c.1833) found at a sugar factory at Kedawung. 19 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Banger near Probholingo. 19 Feby 1812.’ ‘J.’ ‘Newman del.’

‘ ‘See WD954 (57). 'Banger' is a mistake for 'Bangil' which is inscribed above in pencil.

f.41 (46) Five stone carvings, including two of Siva and one of Bhima (E. Java). 31 March 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil and ink: ‘At Sonly (?) between Bangil & Probolingo. 31 March 1812.’

See WD954 (58).

f.41v (47) Three stone carvings of Siva, Bhima (?) and a figure with four heads from Bangil (E. Java). 1 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘1 April 1812. Bengill.’

See WD954 (59).

f.42 (48) A stone monster and a head from Majapahit (E. Java). 10 and 12 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘From the ruins of Madjapahit or Vera Sobe. April 10, 1812’; in pencil: ‘Sctchd Sourabaya. April 12. 1812’.

See WD954 (62).

f.42v (49) Four carved stone plaques from Chandi Gunung Gangsir (E. Java). 4 April 1812

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘From Bangil. 4 April 1812.’

See WD954 (63).

f.43 (50) Four carved stone plaques, probably also from Chandi Gunung Gangsir (E. Java).

See WD954 (64).

f.43v (51) Unfinished sketch of Chandi Gunung Gangsir seen from the north (E. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Part View of Durrumoc.’

f.44 (52) South view of Chandi Gunung Gangsir (E. Java). 4 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘South View of Durrumoc. 3 Poles West of Bangil. 4 April 1812.’

f.45 (53) A metal figure from Surabaya (E. Java). February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sourabaya. Feby 1812’; in pencil: ‘Mr Rothbroklen (?).’

See WD954 (61).

f.46 (54) a. A bronze figure, and b. a bronze tree figure from Sunpang near Surabaya (E. Java), now in the Leiden Museum. 16 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sunpang. 16 Feby 1812.’

See WD954 (61).

f.47 (55) Stone sculpture of Visnu with two small figures. 15 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘15 Febry 1812. Sourabaya. J. Newman del.’

See WD954 (55).

f.48 (56) Stone sculptures of Durga slaying the Buffalo demon and of another figure. 15 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Feby 15th. 1812 .J. Newman del.’

See WD954 (56).

f.49 (57) Front and back view of temple guardian figure at Singasari (E. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Image found at Singo Sahri in the district of Malang.’

f.49v (58) Stone images of Siva Guru and Ganesh from Surabaya (E. Java). 15 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Sourabaya. 15 Feby 1812. J. Newman del.’

See WD954 (65) and (66).

f.50 (59) Three temple guardian figures from Bali. 28 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Figures in front of the Temple ? on the Island of Baly. 28 Febry 1812.’

See WD954 (52).

f.51 (60) a. Naga (probably of wood), and b. two posthumous images (late Javanese) from Banjuwangi (E. Java). 25 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil and ink: ‘Polla Naga. Snake Serpent. 25 Feby 1812. Banwwangu.’

See WD954 (51).

f.52 (61) Two late Javanese figures from Banjuwangi (E. Java). 24 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Banyowanga. 24 Feby. 1812.’

See WD954 (48) and (50).

f.53 (62) Three figures from Machanputih, S.W. of Banjuwangi (E. Java). 25 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘25 February. In the Possession of Michael Abals brought from Machangpootha. Banwwangu.’

See WD954 (48).

f.54 (63) A stone figure, a Garuda and a snake. 25 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘25 February 1812.’

See WD954 (49).

f.55 (64) Two figures from Banjuwangi (E. Java). 25 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘25 Feby 1812. Banwwangu.’

See WD954 (46).

f.56 (65) Two figures and a group from Banjuwangi (E. Java).

See WD954 (47).

f.57 (66) Back view of image from Machanputih, near Banjuwangi (E. Java) (see f.53 (62)). 26 February 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil and ink: ‘Machangpootha. Banyawangi. 26 February. 1812.’

See WD954 (50).

f.57v (67) Notes on sculpture and geology, with inscriptions in French. The sculpture illustrated is from Solo (Surakarta, E. Java).

f.58 (68) Fair copy of (67).

See WD954 (25).

f.59 (69) Dhyani Buddha from Madura.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Madura.’

See WD954 (67).

f.60 (70) Stone figure of Dhyani Buddha from Madura. 30 March 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Figure at Chhanda in Matura - March 30. 1812.’

See WD954 (66).

f.60v (71) Late figure from Madura. Portrait of the dead in the form of the God into which they have merged.

See WD954 (68).

f.61 (72) Late figure from Madura. Portrait of the dead similar to (71). April 1812.

Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘April 1812.’

See WD954 (69).

f.63 (73) Stone figure of Siva Guru from Sumenep, Madura. 2 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Image in Stone before the Resident's House at Samanap in Matura. 2 Ap. 1812. Sketched by C.McK.’

See WD954 (65).

f.64 (74) Late figure from Madura.

See WD954 (71).

f.65 (75) Image of person deified as Visnu from Madura. April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Madura. Apr. 1812.’

See WD954 (70).

f.66 (76) Pillars with woodcarving from Tuban (E. Java). April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Serambie at Tooban. Apr. 1812.’

See WD954 (73).

f.69 (77) Woodcarving, perhaps of a lamp standard from Tuban (E. Java). 24 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Taken at Tooban opposite the Mosque. 24 Apr. 1812.’

See WD954 (72).

f.70 (78) Carving on the tomb of the Susuhunan, probably at Mantingan (Central Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Tomb of the Sussanang at Manseenan in the district of Japara.’

See WD954 (79).

f.71 (79) Ancient pillar at Porwato near Kudus (Central Java). 27 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ancient Pillar at Porwotho. 27th April 1812.’

See WD954 (74).

f.72 (80a & b) Ruins in Central Java. 5 January 18122.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Drawn on 5th jan. 1812.’

See WD954 (75) & (76).

f.67 (81) Carved wooden panels on tomb, Mantingan (Central Java). 30 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Japara. April 30. 1812’; in pencil: ‘Manteengan.’

See WD954 (77).

On back, sketch of woodcarving and inscriptions.

f.68 (82) Tomb with carved panels, Mantingan (Central Java).

f.73 (83) Carved stone panel on tomb (or mosque) at Kudus (Central Java).

See WD954 (80).

f.73v (84) Inscription on a stone at Kudus (Central Java). 4 May 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Inscriptions on a Stone on the Manteegan taken at Coodus. May 4th. 1812. J. Newman delt.’

See WD954 (81).

f.74 (85) Ornamented stone at Mantingan (Central Java). 30 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ornamented Stone at Manteenan. 30 Apr. 1812.’

See WD954 (78).

f.75 (86) River scene in Java with boats, including a dragon-headed boat.

f.76 (87) View of the Straits of Bali from the frigate ‘Leda’ at anchor opposite Banjuwangi (E. Java). February 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘View of the Straits of Bali from the Leda Frigate at anchor opposite to Banyawange. February 1812. John Gould del.’

Duplicate of WD889.

f.77 (88) A boat on the River Solo (Surakarta, Central Java). 4 February 1817.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Embarkation on the River of Solo. Feby 4th 1812.’

f.78 (89) A river ferry, Byabang (W. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘J. Newman delt.’

See sketch WD892.

f.79 (90) A cultivator, a ‘tani,’ standing in the fields.

f.80 (91) A bullock cart and driver.

f.81 (92) Two village women with bamboo vessels setting out to draw water.

f.82 (93) A refreshment stall near Gunung Sari House, near Batavia (W. Java). 31 May 1813.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Vauroon or Temporary Coffee Stall - Conong Sari house. John Newman delt. May 31st 1813.’ Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.194-5.

See sketch WD894.

f.83 (94) An inscribed stone, with officials standing and sitting by, Malang (E. Java). 2 April 1812.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Ancient Monument & Inscription from Malang with the Costume of Muntrees & other Official Servants. At Bangil. 2nd April 1812.’

f.84 (95) The statue of Kiay Poerwakali in a thatched shed outside the village of Batu Tulis (W. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘View of the Kampong Batoe Toelies with a Pondoppo or shed near it under which stands a stone image called Kiai Poerwa Kalie. Copd by Pearalall.’

f.85 (96) Javanese villagers watching cockfighting.

f.86 (97) Two doorkeepers outside a European house; two Europeans about to ride out. 26 December 1811.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Dec 26. 1811.’

f.87 (98) Villagers and pack ponies going to the Bazaar.

f.88 (99) Pike- and flag-bearers outside a European house: part of a retinue.

f.89 (100)’ Angklong,’ Sundanese orchestra sitting under a thatched shed.

f.90 (101) Dancing girls performing under a thatched shed accompanied by a ‘gamelan’ orchestra.

f.91 (102) Three ‘serimpi’ court dancers and ‘gamelan’ orchestra, probably at Solo or Jogja.

f.92 (103) A court dancing girl.

f.93 (104) Dancers and ‘gamelan’ orchestra performing on the verandah of a European house.

f.94 (105) A Regent at Buitenzorg (W. Java). 20 November 1811.

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Buitenzorg. Procession of Regents. 1811. 20 Novr.’

f.95 (106) Javanese with parasol and attendant coolie.

f.96 (107) A Javanese grandee with an attendant sitting in a European house.

f.97 (108) A Javanese grandee sitting in a European house.

f.98 (109) Two Javanese grandees sitting by a European table.

f.99 (110) A Dutchman and a Javanese grandee drinking wine together; two servants in attendance. Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.196

f.100 (111) A Javanese grandee with a dish of coffee.

f.101 (112) Six Javanese officers and men; on the left, a Garrison Battalion Officer.

f.102 (113) A bodyguard of six Javanese pike-bearers.

f.103 (114) Javanese soldier in Dutch service holding a fish. He has a star and deer on his cap.

f.104 (115) Two statues of slaves, Surabaya (E. Java).

Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Surabaya.’ One figure holds a fan inscribed 'Cinano Pluto. Anno 1780', the other ‘Genant Lisever. Anno 1780'.

See WD954 (60).

f.105 (116) A Javanese prince with his wife and a Dutch officer sitting on a dais.