Rosékaketoe 1917

"Rosékaketoe" is a woodcut print by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, created in 1917. This striking artwork features a black cockatoo perched on a branch, rendered in sharp, graphic lines against a background of vertical stripes. The artist's use of bold black and white contrasts creates a powerful and dynamic composition. The intricate detail of the cockatoo's feathers and the simplified geometric forms of the branch and background reflect Jessurun de Mesquita's distinctive style, influenced by Art Nouveau and Japanese woodblock prints. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic prowess of this celebrated Dutch-Jewish artist.