Gebatikte sierdoek met veelpuntige ster en florale motieven c. 1910

This batik cloth, created by Willem Karel Rees around 1910, showcases a striking central motif of a multi-pointed star surrounded by intricate floral designs. The artist's use of wax resist dyeing technique, known as batik, is evident in the detailed patterns and the contrast between the dark background and the light, almost translucent, design. The artwork's symmetrical composition and geometric patterns, particularly the star, hint at influences from Indonesian textile traditions, suggesting Rees' interest in global artistic styles.