Скачать или смотреть We found the $50 note painting! 🐅🔥 Raden Saleh’s wild scene is just one gem at the gallery.

We didn’t expect to stumble upon that painting — the one featured on Singapore’s $50 note — but that’s exactly what made this visit to the National Gallery Singapore so memorable.

Walking through the gallery, surrounded by light-filled halls and quiet corners, we came across Raden Saleh’s dramatic wild scene. If you’ve handled a $50 note before, this artwork probably feels familiar, but seeing it up close is a completely different experience. The energy, movement, and tension in the painting feel alive, especially when you realise this was created long before photography or modern visual effects existed.

What I love about the National Gallery Singapore is how it turns art into discovery. You don’t need to be an art expert to enjoy it. You just walk, look, pause, and suddenly something clicks. For us, that “oh wow” moment was recognising the artwork we’ve seen on our currency for years, now standing right in front of us.

Raden Saleh’s work captures nature in chaos, strength, and motion. It’s raw, expressive, and surprisingly modern. You can see why this piece was chosen to represent Singapore’s cultural and artistic heritage.

If you’re looking for something meaningful to do in Singapore that isn’t just shopping or eating, the National Gallery is worth your time. Take it slow, look closely, and let the art surprise you. Sometimes, the best finds are the ones you weren’t even searching for.

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