Japans motief met een man en drie vogels 1856 - 1897

This Japanese-inspired print, "Japans motief met een man en drie vogels," by Henri-Charles Guérard, shows a man in traditional garb with three birds flying above him. The artwork, created between 1856 and 1897, demonstrates Guérard's fascination with Japanese art, a popular style in Europe during this period. The work is a fine example of a "Japonisme" print, a genre that captures the influence of Japanese art on Western artists. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but powerful piece, showcasing a distinctive style of the late 19th century.