Chinese keizer 1729 - 1737

comic strip sketch

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

ink line art

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

"Chinese keizer" is an engraving by Gabriel Huquier, a prominent French artist working in the Rococo period. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a fantastical Chinese garden scene with intricate details and a lavish decorative scheme. It reflects the popular Chinoiserie trend of the 18th century, where European artists drew inspiration from Chinese art and culture, often resulting in imaginative reinterpretations.