Man met stok bij tent 1772 - 1779

This etching titled "Man met stok bij tent" by Jeanne Deny (1749-1815), dated 1772-1779, is a striking example of illustrative art. The piece features a man standing near a tent with a staff in his hand. The tent is depicted as a large, sail-like structure, suggestive of the nomadic life of the Chinese people. The artist's use of line work and shading effectively creates depth and texture, giving the viewer a sense of the tent's form. The image is housed at the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its artistic and historical value.