10372 Pieter Willem Marinus Trap (1852–1905) – Mythological Battle in the Clouds – Illustration (1894)
This illustration depicts a dynamic mythological battle taking place among billowing white clouds against a teal sky. The central focus is a large, grey war elephant adorned with ceremonial regalia, carrying two armed figures on its back who aim spears and bows at an opponent. Above them, a winged deity or celestial being in a golden chariot drawn by a white horse descends from the upper left, while two smaller adversarial figures, one armed with a spear and the other with a club, plummet or leap through the air. The scene is rendered in a vibrant palette of green, gold, and red, reflecting the traditional iconographic styles of Southeast Asian art, likely Thai or Cambodian. This work was published as a technical plate for the Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie to document the religious and mythological narratives prevalent in regional artistic traditions.
Pieter Willem Marinus Trap was a Dutch lithographer and publisher based in Leiden who specialized in high-quality scientific and ethnographic illustrations. He served as a primary printer for several major academic journals and museum catalogs during the late nineteenth century, gaining recognition for his technical skill in chromolithography. Trap’s work was instrumental in disseminating detailed visual information about global cultures and natural history to a European audience. His contributions helped bridge the gap between academic research and visual documentation through precise and aesthetically sophisticated printmaking.
Artist or Maker: Pieter Willem Marinus Trap .
Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm.
Medium: Illustration .
Date: 1894
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 400 - 600 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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