Gendarme is a drypoint on Japon paper, etched on leather by Georges Ferdinand Bigot (Paris, 1860 - 1927). From Croquis Japonais, a print suite of 21 drypoints, a collection published at the author's expense in Tokyo in 1886. Titled by ''the caricaturist of the Meiji era'', Georges Bigot, on plate on the lower right margin. Overall very good conditions, except for some usual yellowing of paper on the edges. In this beautiful print, a Japanese military gendarme is portrayed in profile whilst wearing his uniform. The expressive touch used in this print is outstanding. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.