Wage Hardja, Collecting flowers, 2018
Oil on canvas
110 x 75 cm (visible), 115 x 80 x 2 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
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Wage Hardja (Indonesia, b. 1946) is a painter known for his figurative and market scene works depicting Balinese daily life. Working primarily in Ubud, Bali, his paintings often portray market scenes, Balinese women and traditional ceremonies in a realist style. Active from the 1970s onward, his work reflects a deep interest in local culture and community life.
This striking work by Balinese realist painter Wage Hardja depicts a young Balinese woman preparing offerings with serene devotion. Executed in Hardja’s signature sepia-toned palette. Collecting Flowers captures the quiet dignity and cultural richness of daily ritual in Bali. With meticulous attention to detail, the artist conveys both realism and warmth, making this painting a timeless expression of Balinese identity. Large in scale and beautifully composed, it is a centrepiece work for collectors of Southeast Asian realism.
(Photographed in September 2025)