Title
“邱元居先生遺; Late Mr Khoo Guan Koo"
Year/Period
10 June 1952
Region
Straits Settlements or Indonesia
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: 76.0 x 61.0 cm,
Object size: (Mount) 75.5 x 60.8 x 0.1 cm,
Image size: 55.0 x 42.0 cm
Object size: (Mount) 75.5 x 60.8 x 0.1 cm,
Image size: 55.0 x 42.0 cm
Accession No.
2020-00159
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee
This portrait of a man is surrounded by inscriptions that identify him as: “邱元居先生遺; Late Mr Khoo Guan Koo”. His life dates are inscribed on both sides. He was born on 8 December 1875 and died on 10 June 1952. This portrait was placed above the altar used during his funeral.Peranakans commissioned photographs to document their families and important life events such as births, marriages, and deaths. They also commissioned photographs to record their involvement in business enterprises, and in social causes such as schools, academic societies, religious groups, and in community and cultural associations.
