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Laughing Monks and Soldiers - Mid 19th Century Japanese Ink Drawing

Mid 19th Century

$800
£609.27
€701.36
CA$1,146.46
A$1,254.39
CHF 647.26
MX$15,021.13
NOK 8,217.26
SEK 7,698.78
DKK 5,237.68

About the Item

Laughing Monks and Soldiers - Mid 19th Century Japanese Ink Drawing Lively ink drawing showing monks and soldiers laughing, jumping, and dancing. The monks stand in a group to the left side, exclaiming as the soldiers gallivant in various positions to their right. One soldier reaches his hand into the air, while his two companions appear to be gleefully falling. To their right, two more soldiers are tumbling to the ground while another pair jump behind them. These figures are rendered in simple but expressive brushstrokes, which furthers the sense of movement and joviality found within the scene. Frame size: 11.5" H x 14" W Image size: 6.75" H x 9" W Provenance: Purchased from a California based print collector, labelled as Mimasu on verso.
  • Creator:
    Mimasu (Japanese)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Paper is thin but stable, one crease line down center of drawing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JMA 96041stDibs: LU54217056422

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