Overzicht van China 1916

"Overzicht van China" is a two-part woodblock print by Japanese artist Fukuda Bisen (1875-1963) from 1916, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The first panel features a caravan of camels traversing a desert landscape with a distant mountain range. The second panel showcases a more detailed depiction of a bustling city scene, complete with buildings, figures, and a prominent gate. Both panels are characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and a stylized composition typical of Japanese woodblock printing.