1765 Indonesian Art Wayang Batik Tulis
Indonesian Art Wayang Batik Tulis
This is a scene from the Mahabharat in which the Pandavas and Kauravas engage in a devastating war. The fight is for righteousness and has lessons in duty, alliances and righteous living.
In this artwork we see Pandavas negotiating with the Kauravas.
The depiction of the clouds (mega mendung) is typical of the batiks of Cirebon in Java, Indonesia.
Note the detailed borders in this batik!
This fabulous work has been hand-drawn as a wall artwork. This is art for the sake of art into which the master has poured out his creativity and paid great attention to the details and to the balance of the visual.
A legendary work using chanting 0, by late masterartist Pak Tomik
Perfect as a wall artwork
Made in the 1970s-1990s
Has some minor discoloration / stains
SIZE: 265 x 105 cm / 28 figures
Summary: Vintage Indonesian Wayang Batik Tulis wall artwork from Cirebon, Java, depicting a Mahabharata negotiation scene between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Museum-quality Southeast Asian textile art suitable for collectors, interior designers, and cultural art displays
Artwork Details
- Type: Wayang Batik Tulis
- Origin: Cirebon, Java, Indonesia
- Subject: Mahabharata scene
- Characters: Pandavas & Kauravas
- Technique: Hand-drawn batik tulis
- Style: Cirebonese
- Period: 1970s–1990s
- Material: Textile / fabric
- Use: Wall artwork / Wayang
- Motifs: Mega Mendung clouds, Stylised Figures
- Style: Indonesian Hindu narrative art
- Condition: Minor discoloration/stains
- Size: 265 × 105 cm
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