Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur, Two Women, Undated

Mixed media on paper 
48 x 62 cm (visible), 54 x 67 x 2 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with some stains on the left section of the work, and slight yellowing on the perimeter of the work. Reframing is advised.

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Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès (Belgian, 1880–1958) was a painter renowned for his luminous depictions of Bali, where he spent the final decades of his life. Trained in the European Impressionist tradition, he travelled extensively before settling on the island in 1932, becoming captivated by its landscapes, culture, and quality of light. His paintings are characterised by vibrant colour, atmospheric brushwork, and an enduring fascination with Balinese daily life and traditions.

Many of Le Mayeur’s most celebrated works feature his wife and muse, the Legong dancer Ni Pollok, whose presence became central to his artistic practice. Blending Western Impressionist techniques with Southeast Asian subject matter, he created an iconic body of work that helped introduce Bali to international audiences. Today, he is regarded as one of the most significant European artists associated with Southeast Asia, and his former home and studio in Sanur remains the Le Mayeur Museum, preserving his artistic legacy.

Acquired from Sotheby's in 2007.

(Photographed in April 2026)

Mixed media on paper 
48 x 62 cm (visible), 54 x 67 x 2 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with some stains on the left section of the work, and slight yellowing on the perimeter of the work. Reframing is advised.

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Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès (Belgian, 1880–1958) was a painter renowned for his luminous depictions of Bali, where he spent the final decades of his life. Trained in the European Impressionist tradition, he travelled extensively before settling on the island in 1932, becoming captivated by its landscapes, culture, and quality of light. His paintings are characterised by vibrant colour, atmospheric brushwork, and an enduring fascination with Balinese daily life and traditions.

Many of Le Mayeur’s most celebrated works feature his wife and muse, the Legong dancer Ni Pollok, whose presence became central to his artistic practice. Blending Western Impressionist techniques with Southeast Asian subject matter, he created an iconic body of work that helped introduce Bali to international audiences. Today, he is regarded as one of the most significant European artists associated with Southeast Asia, and his former home and studio in Sanur remains the Le Mayeur Museum, preserving his artistic legacy.

Acquired from Sotheby's in 2007.

(Photographed in April 2026)

Artwork located in: Singapore