Minangkabau’s work is defined by its indonesian sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Skirt Cloth (songket balapak)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra

Ceremonial Skirt (Sarong songket)
Minangkabau Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder or Head Cloth (selendang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Tanjung Sungayang area

Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Solok village

Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Solok village

Ceremonial Waist Sashes (ikak pinggang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Solok village

Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Solok village

Cover for Ceremonial Betel Stand (tutuik or saputangan siriah)
Indonesia, West Sumatra, Minangkabau area, Silungkang

Ceremonial Headdress (Kain tangkuluak)
Minangkabau Indonesia, Sumatra

Selendang (Shawl)
Minangkabau Indonesia, Sumatra

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898

Interior of St. Mark's, Venice
David Dalhoff Neal (American, 1838–1915)

Nighthawks
Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago

American Gothic
Grant Wood (American, 1891–1942)