Liggende figuur met vogels 1894 - 1935

"Liggende figuur met vogels" (Reclining Figure with Birds), a woodcut by Dutch artist Mathieu Lauweriks, is a striking example of his distinctive style. The artwork depicts a stylized, elongated figure in repose, with birds in flight and a stylized landscape in the background. Lauweriks' simplified forms and bold lines create a dynamic composition that is both elegant and evocative. The woodcut's black and white contrasts, typical of the art movement known as "Nieuwe Kunst," contribute to the artwork's powerful visual impact. The simplified forms and bold lines were characteristic of Lauweriks' artwork and are reminiscent of Japanese art. The work was created between 1894 and 1935, a period during which Lauweriks was exploring various forms of artistic expression.