Kusama Affandi (1907-1990) Self-Portait with Rooster, 1977
Kusama Affandi (1907-1990)Self-Portait with Rooster, 1977
Kusama Affandi (1907–1990) | Indonesia
Ink on paper
Signed: lower right; stamped by the Affandi Museum.
Dimensions:
Artwork: 39.4 × 54.6 cm | 15.5 × 21.5 in
Provenance:
Affandi Museum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
District Auction, Seattle, WA, USA.
Private Collection, Europe.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
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Signed: lower right; stamped by the Affandi Museum.
Self-Portrait with Rooster (1977) exemplifies Affandi’s raw, expressive vision: fluid ink brushstrokes surge across the sheet in a monochrome palette, forging an image that feels both immediate and introspective. The artist’s iconic, distorted self-image emerges amid swirling lines that suggest motion and vital energy, while the rooster — a recurrent motif in his oeuvre — intertwines with the figure to deepen the work’s symbolic charge.
Rendered in masterful ink wash, the portrait prioritizes emotion and spontaneity over conventional likeness. Tonal blooms, splashes, and controlled sweeps reveal a practiced hand translating sensation into gesture. The paper’s aged patina and the museum stamp underscore the work’s historical and artistic significance, distilling Affandi’s late-period synthesis of instinct, symbolism, and human presence.
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Kusama Affandi (1907-1990)Self-Portait with Rooster, 1977
Kusama Affandi (1907–1990) | Indonesia
Ink on paper
Signed: lower right; stamped by the Affandi Museum.
Dimensions:
Artwork: 39.4 × 54.6 cm | 15.5 × 21.5 in
Provenance:
Affandi Museum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
District Auction, Seattle, WA, USA.
Private Collection, Europe.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
Shipping:
Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer.
Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent).
Conditions of Sale:
All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy.
All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale.
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full.
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Signed: lower right; stamped by the Affandi Museum.
Self-Portrait with Rooster (1977) exemplifies Affandi’s raw, expressive vision: fluid ink brushstrokes surge across the sheet in a monochrome palette, forging an image that feels both immediate and introspective. The artist’s iconic, distorted self-image emerges amid swirling lines that suggest motion and vital energy, while the rooster — a recurrent motif in his oeuvre — intertwines with the figure to deepen the work’s symbolic charge.
Rendered in masterful ink wash, the portrait prioritizes emotion and spontaneity over conventional likeness. Tonal blooms, splashes, and controlled sweeps reveal a practiced hand translating sensation into gesture. The paper’s aged patina and the museum stamp underscore the work’s historical and artistic significance, distilling Affandi’s late-period synthesis of instinct, symbolism, and human presence.
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