Sudjono Abdullah, Untitled (By the River), Undated

Oil on canvas
90 x 120 cm (unframed)
Condition: Very Good

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Sudjono Abdullah (1911 - 1991) was an Indonesian painter. He was exposed to art from a young age by his father, Abdullah Soerjo Soebroto, a prominent landscape artist. During the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in World War II, Sudjono isolated himself at Parangtritis Beach in Yogyakarta, where he trained as a landscape artist.

Sudjono is known for his naturalistic landscape paintings. His style, often referred to as "Mooi Indie" (Beautiful Indies), aimed to capture the romance of the Dutch East Indies. His works featured panoramic views and activities in Indonesia, evoking a sense of grandeur and splendour.

(Photographed in August 2023)