Authentic Balinese Ubud Painting – "Legong Dancers"

Beautiful Authentic Balinese Ubud Painting – "Legong Dancers" by I Wayan Bargawan Up for sale is a stunning, highly detailed mid-to-late 20th-century traditional Balinese painting depicting a classical Legong Dance performance. This authentic piece completely embodies the world-renowned Ubud School of Art, showcasing an incredible level of patience, meticulous linework, and dense composition. The painting beautifully captures two central dancers in synchronized, expressive poses wearing ornate, tiered floral headdresses (gelungan). They are flanked by an atmospheric audience, including members of a traditional gamelan musical ensemble with a ceremonial drum (kendang), all set against stone temple gates and sacred ceremonial umbrellas (tedung). The reverse side of the canvas features beautiful, authentic paint bleed-through, confirming its original hand-painted creation rather than a modern print or reproduction. About the Artist & Provenance The piece is hand-signed and neatly inscribed by the artist at the bottom center:"W. Bargawan. No. House, Tebesaya, Ubud, Bali."I Wayan Bargawan is a traditional Balinese visual artist trained natively in Ubud, the cultural beating heart of Bali, Indonesia. He operated out of Tebesaya, a historic neighborhood famous for incubating generations of master painters. Bargawan’s work strictly adheres to the classical Ubud movement, focusing on the grace of Balinese daily rituals, dance, and cultural heritage rather than mythological battles. His work is highly collectible for its intricate textures and timeless, earth-toned color palettes. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue