Sejarah dan Makna Fotografi Karya Pelukis Istana, Dullah

Abstract

History and Meaning of Photography of a Palace Painter, Dullah. The existence of Dullah the painter is equal with other famous painters, such as Affandi, Basoeki Abdullah, S. Soedjojono and Hendra Gunawan. In 1950 to 1960, he was appointed by President Sukarno as a palace painter. Apart from painting, he also liked to take pictures. His object was around his work as a palace painter and President Sukarno's figure. Reviewed from the historical approach and the meaning explored in it, the photos have an interesting connection. Those photos hold important narratives, especially in the field of history for the Indonesian people. Dullah's photography was able to record the life of President Sukarno while at the palace and outside the presidential palace. The photos clearly illustrate the human side of Sukarno, as a father, a leader, and an art lover. By knowing the connection,, photographs of Dullah's work need to be socialized to the public and can be used as a means of national education for Indonesia, especially for prospective leaders.

ABSTRAK

Eksistensi pelukis Dullah sejajar dengan pelukis ternama lain, seperti Affandi, Basoeki Abdullah, S. Soedjojono, dan Hendra Gunawan. Pada tahun 1950 hingga 1960, ia ditunjuk Presiden Sukarno sebagai pelukis istana. Selain melukis, ia juga hobi memotret dengan objek sekitar pekerjaannya sebagai pelukis istana dan figur Presiden Sukarno. Setelah dikaji dari pendekatan sejarah dan digali makna di dalamnya, foto-foto tersebut memiliki simpul menarik. Foto-foto tersebut menyimpan narasi penting, khususnya dalam bidang sejarah bagi bangsa Indonesia. Fotografi Dullah mampu merekam kehidupan Presiden Sukarno pada saat di istana dan di luar istana presiden. Sisi kemanusiaan Sukarno digambarkan dalam foto-foto tersebut, baik sebagai ayah, pemimpin, maupun penyuka seni. Dengan mengetahui simpul tersebut, foto-foto karya Dullah ini perlu disosialisasikan kepada publik dan dapat digunakan sebagai sarana pendidikan kebangsaan bagi Indonesia, terutama bagi para calon pemimpin.