acupuncture 1727 Size::70 x 50cm (28 x 20") in anticipation of a visit

in anticipation of a visit from his friend and colleague Paul Gauguin

The scene depicts a joyful crowd gathered outdoors to dance

was a leading representative of expressionism in Sweden and was known for his ability to capture emotions and moods with bold brushstrokes

holds the Christ child lovingly in her arms

Interesting fact: Simon Bussy was married to the writer Dorothy Bussy

acupuncture 1727 Size::70 x 50cm (28 x 20") in anticipation of a visitEngelbert Kaempfer, a 17th century German physician and naturalist, is known for his extensive travels and detailed reports on Asia. In 1727, he published an illustration of acupuncture, part of his extensive studies of medical practices in Japan. Kaempfer was one of the first Europeans to document the technique of acupuncture, and his work contributed greatly to the spread of knowledge of this traditional healing method in Europe. The illustration is