The deceased prince lying in state
1923
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1923
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a dead prince on a raised bed with striped cloth above it. Women in white line up on both sides. They carry holy water and small gifts for the body. The artist painted it in 1923 after seeing a royal funeral in Bali. The prince’s brother ruled there, and Balinese cremations use water and flowers before burning the corpse. Look up Tharle-Hughes, Elfrida if you want to see more of her work.
