Basuki Abdullah

During the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies he was an art teacher. After the war he became known internationally, winning an art contest on the occasion of the. His status in Indonesia provided an opportunity to paint the official portrait of President Suharto. Abdullah was beaten to death by three assailants during a break-in at his Jakarta home.

The recorded working language is Indonesian. The field of work recorded is young adult literature. Work by Basuki Abdullah is recorded in the collections of National Museum of World Cultures, Museum Catharijneconvent, Bisschoppelijk Museum Haarlem, National Gallery of Indonesia and Basoeki Abdullah Museum.

• Name — Basuki Abdullah • Birth Name — Muhammad Basuki Abdullah • Born — 25 January 1915 • Birthplace — Surakarta, Dutch East Indies • Died — 5 November 1993 • Place of death — Jakarta, Indonesia • Occupation — Painter • Education — * Hollandsch-Inlandsche School • Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs • Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, Royal International Certificate of Art (RIA), 1933 • Movement — Realism • Parents — Abdullah Suriosubroto • Spouse — * Josephine • Maria Michel • Nataya Nareerat • Children — * Saraswati • Cecillia Sidhawati

He also worked under the names Abdullah, Basuki, Abdulla, R. Basuki and Basuki Abdullah, Raden. The authorities additionally record the headings Raden Basoeki Abdullah, R. His recorded language was Indonesian.