12 3/8 x 11 5/8 ins. (31.5 x 29.5 cms) This superb painting on paper was originally part of a makimono or horizontal hand scroll. Unfortunately makimono are very vulnerable to damage, especially on the outer sections. Also, unless the scrolls are regularly unrolled the p ...click for details

Ht. 5 3/8 ins. (13.7 cms) Max. width 17 3/4 ins. (45.2 cms) This ink drawing with touches of red and blue pigment is typical of Kyosai's splendidly vigorous and confident ink painting. He is rightly regarded now as one of the great Japanese draughtsmen of any period. An interesting aspect of this design is that the building topped with a flag is ...click for details