Batikker aan het werk, mogelijk in Batavia 1857 - 1864
woodburypage
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toned paper
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pasteup
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muted colour palette
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incomplete sketchy
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unrealistic statue
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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printed materiality
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watercolor
"Batikker aan het werk, mogelijk in Batavia" is a stereoscopic photograph, or "stereoview", created between 1857 and 1864 by Woodbury & Page. This image depicts a batik maker in Batavia, a Dutch colonial city in Indonesia. The photograph captures the woman's focused expression as she meticulously creates a batik design, showcasing the intricate process of this traditional Indonesian art form. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of batik artisans in Batavia during the colonial period, providing valuable documentation of cultural practices and traditions.
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