Vrouw aan het batikken 1860 - 1890

"Vrouw aan het batikken" (Woman Batiking) is a black and white photograph by Woodbury & Page, dating from 1860-1890 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph captures a woman seated, working on a batik cloth stretched across a wooden frame. The intricate details of the batik patterns and the woman's focused expression offer insight into the traditional Indonesian art of batik making. This photograph is a valuable document of the cultural practices and craftsmanship of the time, providing a glimpse into the lives of people in Indonesia during the colonial era.