Rustende mannen c. 1870 - 1880

"Rustende mannen" (Resting Men) is a humorous woodblock print by the famous Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyōsai. It depicts a comical scene of men resting and bathing, highlighting Kyōsai's signature style of caricature and playful exaggeration. This small-scale work, created around 1870-1880, showcases the artist's mastery of line and detail, capturing the essence of daily life in Edo-period Japan with a whimsical touch. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a testament to Kyōsai's enduring popularity and his ability to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern sensibility.