Bronzen sculptuur van een samoerai 1883

"Bronzen sculptuur van een samoerai" is an 1883 etching by French artist Félix Hilaire Buhot. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a Japanese samurai riding a horse, a subject that was popular with European artists during the 19th century. The artwork showcases Buhot's interest in the exotic and his skilled use of etching to create detailed and atmospheric scenes. The composition, with its focus on the samurai and his mount against a simple background, creates a sense of isolation and mystery, contributing to the overall allure of the subject.