Ex libris voor E.J. van Wisselingh & Co 1876 - 1924

This woodblock print, titled "Ex libris voor E.J. van Wisselingh & Co", is a work by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof. The print depicts a samurai in a dynamic pose, mid-swing with a sword, against a yellow checkered background. Created between 1876 and 1924, the artwork exemplifies Dijsselhof's fascination with Japanese art, a common trend among European artists of the period. The print is a "ex libris", a bookplate used to identify the owner of the book, showcasing the unique aesthetic of Japanese art in a Western context. This small but striking piece is currently located in the Rijksmuseum.