Artist: Sudjojono (1913–1986), Indonesian modernist pioneer
Art Style: Indonesian Realist/Nationalist painting
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 176 × 300 cm (image); frame approx. 195 × 325 × 10 cm
Exhibition History: Part of Southeast Asia Gallery, National Gallery Singapore; regularly displayed
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Lt. Gen. Tjokropranolo (Governor of Jakarta, 1977–82); now in National Gallery Singapore collection
Subject Matter: Nationalistic tableau—villagers, guerrilla fighters defending homeland under Prambanan skyline
Collection: National Gallery Singapore (Accession No. 2011‑02252)
Resolution: High-definition digital image available via National Gallery Singapore archives (approx. 300–600 dpi)
Preservation Status: Stable, under museum conservation standards
Retention Policy: Permanent collection item
Archival Location: National Gallery Singapore archives
Backup Status: Digital surrogates maintained
Parent Collection: Southeast Asian Modern Art, National Gallery Singapore
Sub Collections: S. Sudjojono works; Nationalist artworks mid-20th century
Related Items: War and nationalism series by Sudjojono (e.g., Strategizing, Guerrilla)
Accessibility Features: Digital access via gallery website, interpretive text available in English
Accessibility Compliance: Digital platforms aligned to general accessibility standards
Copyright Status: In Copyright (National Gallery Singapore)
Copyright Holder: National Gallery Singapore
License Terms: Educational/research use only; reproduction requires formal request
Jurisdiction: Singapore
Cultural Significance: A landmark work of Indonesian independence-era art; powerful portrayal of national resilience
Cultural Context: Reflects post-colonial realism and national identity formation; subtitled with heartfelt call to defend the nation
Access Statistics: High viewer engagement and scholarly reference
Citation Information: National Gallery Singapore. “Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for Our Motherland),” Accession No. 2011‑02252.
User Feedback: Regarded as Sudjojono’s powerful nationalist masterpiece; extensively discussed in publications and exhibitions
Educational Use: Teaching Southeast Asian art, nationalism in visual culture, Indonesian modernism
Curriculum Alignment: Art History, Political Art, Postcolonial Studies
Learning Objectives: 1.Interpret national sentiment in mid-20th century Indonesian art. 2.Assess Sudjojono’s influence on Indonesian modern art and national identity.
 "Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for our Motherland)")