Artwork
Javanese batik-workers
Javanese batik-workers is a paint painting by the Art Nouveau artist Elfrida Tharle-Hughes. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting depicts a group of Javanese women engaged in traditional batik-making at a workshop in Jogyakarta, Java.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a group of Javanese women engaged in traditional batik-making at a workshop in Jogyakarta, Java.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows eleven women seated on the ground, manually drawing patterns on cotton cloths held by bamboo stands, surrounded by colors, tools, and equipment used in the batik process.
Technique & Style
The painting captures the intricate, labor-intensive process of creating batik by hand, highlighting the traditional textile art's techniques and cultural significance.
Context
The artwork provides a glimpse into a specific craft and culture, documenting the traditional practices of Javanese batik-making.
Artist & collection
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