Netsuke van een man met een rattenval 1840 - 1890

This etching by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty is a small yet detailed piece depicting a man setting a mousetrap. It's likely a study for a larger work as it's framed with a white border within the paper and signed by the artist. The work, created between 1840 and 1890, measures 44 mm in height and 56 mm in width. The detail of the man's posture and the mousetrap suggests Burty's interest in the everyday lives of people. While not known for his etchings, this piece showcases his talents as an artist, and demonstrates his fascination with detailed representations of daily life.