The Origins of Tajen in Indonesia: A Time-Honoured Tradition
A rare print from around 1850 depicts Javanese men preparing their roosters for a cockfight. This artwork was created by the French artist Ernest Hardouin, who arrived in Batavia on September 20, 1842, as a decorative designer with a French theatrical group. During his time in Java, Hardouin produced a multitude of sketches and drawings … Read more