Chinoiserie scene with figures in a landscape 1720 - 1772

Gabriel Huquier’s etching, "Chinoiserie scene with figures in a landscape" (1720-1772), showcases the 18th-century fascination with Chinese culture. The print depicts two figures in traditional Chinese attire, amidst a stylized landscape of pagodas, exotic plants, and decorative objects. Huquier's work exemplifies the Chinoiserie style, a European artistic trend characterized by its romanticized and often inaccurate interpretations of Chinese aesthetics. This print is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.