Catalogue Raisonné Reference:

MODERN INDONESIAN ART: The Paintings from Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprẻs to Hendra Gunawan, Aminudin, Vol. 1, First Edition, Arts Reader, Singapore - Netherlands - Indonesia, 2019, pp. 14 - 17/

Affandi's "The Rustic Lakeside Village" is an exemplary masterpiece of abstract expressionism that offers viewers an immersive journey of artistic exploration. The painting's tranquil and cool undertones, combined with its abstract composition, invite personal interpretations and unique meanings. Affandi's skillful hands and nimble fingers breathe life into the village's row of houses and the Andong horse in the foreground. The village rests beside a placid lake, surrounded by lush trees and swaying palm fronds. This artwork showcases Affandi's artistic genius and invites viewers to delve deep into its thematic essence and multifaceted layers of significance.