Le
Mayeur Museum is situated on the edge of Sanur, Bali architecture of
the building that accommodates approximately 88 paintings are divided
into five types based on the collection of media used, namely Bagor (22
paintings), Hard Boeard (25 paintings), Trilek (6 paintings ), Paper (7 paintings) and Canvas (28 pictures). Most of the themes of his paintings is a bare-breasted Balinese women. There's even a mention that Le Mayeur was his Gaugin Indonesia.
Not all the paintings on display are the result of his work during his stay in Bali pelukisanya, some even an Impressionist painting Le Mayeur after traveling from Europe, Africa, India, Italy and France before arriving in Bali. Just look at some of his "Canal of Gindecca", "Early Morning in the Harbour of Marseille", "Istanbul (Turkey)", "Jaipur, India". Two recent paintings made in 1929.
Museum is named for Adrien Jean Le Mayeur pelukisnya de Merpres (1880-1958) was a man who is said to Belgian also a descendant of a noble family. Le Mayeur set foot in Bali in 1932 in his age to 52. Initially the plan was to stay in Bali for 8 months just to explore ideas and inspiration in the work. Le Mayeur met a young Balinese woman named Ni Pollok, Legong dancers from the village of Kelandis who was then 17 years old (some stories even mentioned Ni Pollok age is 15 years old when they met).Once a model painting for about 2 years they finally got married and Le Mayeur decided to build a residence in Sanur beach, who was still a quiet fishing village. Ni Pollok, was taught to read and write and forged into a self-contained Balinese woman. The initial plan to stay for the last 8 months to 26 years.
You can see many paintings that make a model of single Ni Polok, call it "Pollok" made in 1957 on canvas 75x90cm, color is very beautiful and brave. Another is the "Around the house Pollok" (1957, 75x90cm Canvas) or "Picking Flowers for worship / Picking Flowers" (1957, 100x120cm). It is said that some of the stories mentioned during a model Ni Pollok must be willing to bask for hours in hot weather conditions that can move his limbs without complaining especially when some of his paintings done in a state of bare-chested. Not all paintings are made with oil paint, some are made with watercolor and pencil on canvas and fine straw mats. Pelukisnya might want to show the days in which the canvas is also difficult to obtain, especially during the Japanese occupation.
The results of the use of Ni Pollok painting as the model had exhibited in Singapore and having some success at that time. Aside from being a painter, Le Mayuer also good at attracting buyers. After painting all day in the morning and afternoon, in the evening he held a number of dance performances to attract buyers. That is why there is a pavilion which houses part to be a place to receive guests and socialize with the buyer, a local artist or visits from friends and relatives. No doubt his years living in Bali is the most productive years of life in Le Mayeur. Reportedly he had to donate to France, Belgium and England after the third country is bankrupt due to the prolonged war in 1941.At the date of 1958 Le Mayeur was forced to return to Belgium to get treatment for his cancer, he died on March 31 the same year there. After that Ni Pollok manage the museum alone. Because they have no descendants and heirs, after the death of Ni Pollok museum was handed over to the government to manage. Domestic admission of Rp 2000 (adult) and $ 1000 (the children) will apply to you. For foreign tourists adult admission is $ 5000 and $ 2500 for the children. The museum was opened at 8:00 to 14:00 (Monday-Thursday), 8:00 to 11:00 (Friday) and 8:00 to 12:30 (Saturday).
It is unfortunate because the condition of the museum is not very awake. It is said that the Belgian government had to donate thousands of USD to help the treatment of this museum. Poor lighting, tour guide does not appear when a visitor comes, dust in some old furniture and the arrangement of the paintings are mounted are some things that can be fixed from the management of this museum.
For not a connoisseur of painting you do not need to worry because the shape of the original Balinese architecture buildings are also eligible to be enjoyed, in addition to the museum is filled with a collection of owners of old books, furniture Bali and several other carvings. There is also a small souvenir shop beside the main building for those of you who want to just buy a souvenir in the form of postcards and other items. You are not allowed to take pictures of the paintings in the museum because it feared would undermine the painting itself. The museum is well suited as a means of family tourism.
Not all the paintings on display are the result of his work during his stay in Bali pelukisanya, some even an Impressionist painting Le Mayeur after traveling from Europe, Africa, India, Italy and France before arriving in Bali. Just look at some of his "Canal of Gindecca", "Early Morning in the Harbour of Marseille", "Istanbul (Turkey)", "Jaipur, India". Two recent paintings made in 1929.
Museum is named for Adrien Jean Le Mayeur pelukisnya de Merpres (1880-1958) was a man who is said to Belgian also a descendant of a noble family. Le Mayeur set foot in Bali in 1932 in his age to 52. Initially the plan was to stay in Bali for 8 months just to explore ideas and inspiration in the work. Le Mayeur met a young Balinese woman named Ni Pollok, Legong dancers from the village of Kelandis who was then 17 years old (some stories even mentioned Ni Pollok age is 15 years old when they met).Once a model painting for about 2 years they finally got married and Le Mayeur decided to build a residence in Sanur beach, who was still a quiet fishing village. Ni Pollok, was taught to read and write and forged into a self-contained Balinese woman. The initial plan to stay for the last 8 months to 26 years.
You can see many paintings that make a model of single Ni Polok, call it "Pollok" made in 1957 on canvas 75x90cm, color is very beautiful and brave. Another is the "Around the house Pollok" (1957, 75x90cm Canvas) or "Picking Flowers for worship / Picking Flowers" (1957, 100x120cm). It is said that some of the stories mentioned during a model Ni Pollok must be willing to bask for hours in hot weather conditions that can move his limbs without complaining especially when some of his paintings done in a state of bare-chested. Not all paintings are made with oil paint, some are made with watercolor and pencil on canvas and fine straw mats. Pelukisnya might want to show the days in which the canvas is also difficult to obtain, especially during the Japanese occupation.
The results of the use of Ni Pollok painting as the model had exhibited in Singapore and having some success at that time. Aside from being a painter, Le Mayuer also good at attracting buyers. After painting all day in the morning and afternoon, in the evening he held a number of dance performances to attract buyers. That is why there is a pavilion which houses part to be a place to receive guests and socialize with the buyer, a local artist or visits from friends and relatives. No doubt his years living in Bali is the most productive years of life in Le Mayeur. Reportedly he had to donate to France, Belgium and England after the third country is bankrupt due to the prolonged war in 1941.At the date of 1958 Le Mayeur was forced to return to Belgium to get treatment for his cancer, he died on March 31 the same year there. After that Ni Pollok manage the museum alone. Because they have no descendants and heirs, after the death of Ni Pollok museum was handed over to the government to manage. Domestic admission of Rp 2000 (adult) and $ 1000 (the children) will apply to you. For foreign tourists adult admission is $ 5000 and $ 2500 for the children. The museum was opened at 8:00 to 14:00 (Monday-Thursday), 8:00 to 11:00 (Friday) and 8:00 to 12:30 (Saturday).
It is unfortunate because the condition of the museum is not very awake. It is said that the Belgian government had to donate thousands of USD to help the treatment of this museum. Poor lighting, tour guide does not appear when a visitor comes, dust in some old furniture and the arrangement of the paintings are mounted are some things that can be fixed from the management of this museum.
For not a connoisseur of painting you do not need to worry because the shape of the original Balinese architecture buildings are also eligible to be enjoyed, in addition to the museum is filled with a collection of owners of old books, furniture Bali and several other carvings. There is also a small souvenir shop beside the main building for those of you who want to just buy a souvenir in the form of postcards and other items. You are not allowed to take pictures of the paintings in the museum because it feared would undermine the painting itself. The museum is well suited as a means of family tourism.
