Framed Punakawan Reverse Glass Painting of the Village Briefing

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This vibrant reverse glass painting captures a moment of comic diplomacy as the beloved Punakawan characters engage in a spirited … Read more This vibrant reverse glass painting captures a moment of comic diplomacy as the beloved Punakawan characters engage in a spirited exchange with a bureaucrat in batik. The suited figure, likely a civil servant or town official, gestures animatedly while the villagers--each with tools, baskets, or props in hand--listen with varying degrees of skepticism and curiosity. Rendered in bold hues and outlined with confident strokes, the scene highlights the timeless storytelling function of Punakawan figures in Javanese wayang culture--as both jesters and truth-tellers. Its lively palette and framed detail also make it a standout in gallery walls focused on humor, narrative art, or global visual traditions. See less