Drie zwanen zwemmen in water Possibly 1895

"Drie zwanen zwemmen in water" (Three swans swimming in water) is a woodcut print by Henri-Charles Guérard, a French artist. It depicts three white swans gracefully floating on a rippling body of water. The swans are rendered in a simplified, almost abstract style, with their forms outlined in white against a pale green background. This minimalist aesthetic was typical of Guérard's artistic approach, which emphasized the beauty of nature through a combination of realism and stylization. The print was likely created in the late 19th century and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. This piece exemplifies Guérard's skill in conveying movement and tranquility, and his ability to capture the essence of nature in a simple yet powerful way.