Candi Sewu (Temple complex)(Buddhist) one of the two colossal rakshasas at the east entrance, rear view. Yogyakarta district, D.I. Yogyakarta province, 8th -9th century. Possibly 1865 - 1867

Here, Isidore Kinsbergen's photograph captures a rear view of a rakshasa statue, part of the Candi Sewu temple complex in Yogyakarta, dating back to the 8th-9th century. The statue's robust form dominates, its contours softened by time and the photographic process. The play of light and shadow accentuates the texture of the stone, emphasizing the intricate carvings of the coiled hair and the rope-like adornments across the figure's torso. The photograph's composition frames the rakshasa against a backdrop of foliage and weathered stone, creating a layered effect that merges the statue with its environment. Kinsbergen's work here invites contemplation on the interplay between permanence and decay, structure and entropy. The photograph not only documents the physical form of the statue, but also captures its integration into the landscape, suggesting a dialogue between human creation and natural processes.