Harijadi Sumadidjaja
Woman Figure (Figur Wanita)
Height 35cm x Width 28cm
media :
- Bronze
Details :
Signed, lower area: Harijadi S.
Starting Bid : SGD 2,800
Estimate:
SGD 2,900 - 4,500
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Harijadi Sumadidjaja
Harijadi Sumadidjaja was a self-taught realist painter and a key figure in Seniman Indonesia Muda (SIM), a group led by S. Sudjojono. His works played a vital role in the Indonesian Revolution, highlighting the struggles of the common people.
Originally trained in business, Harijadi began painting while working as a movie poster artist and later as a commercial artist in Jakarta (1940–1941). To support his family, he also worked as a teacher at a girls’ school.
Harijadi was also among the artists frequently invited by President Sukarno to discuss art, solidifying his influence in Indonesia’s artistic and revolutionary history.