Crag with Inscription on the Dieng Plateau Possibly 1864 - 1867
isidorekinsbergen
pencil sketch
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
charcoal art
oil painting
pencil drawing
underpainting
surrealism
charcoal
watercolor
Isidore Kinsbergen's "Crag with Inscription on the Dieng Plateau" is a captivating photographic documentation of a rocky outcrop, possibly taken between 1864 and 1867. This photograph, likely a salt print, captures a crag on the Dieng Plateau, with an inscription etched into its surface. The inscription, while somewhat illegible, hints at the historical significance of the location. Kinsbergen, a Dutch photographer, was known for his documentation of landscapes and cultural sites in Indonesia during the mid-19th century. This image, with its stark contrast and meticulous detail, exemplifies the art of early photography and offers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of the Dieng Plateau.
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Stone inscriptions are important for reconstructing the history of Java. Often they are also works of art in themselves. These large letters carved on a crag on the Dieng Plateau are highly decorative. At the top is a number corresponding to the year 1134 of the Shaka Era, or 1202 CE.
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