Comment - Original kite painting cartoon, a painting on paper of a kite design. Kite painting in Japan dates back hundreds of years, and the tradition continues today. Subjects from folklore, history, and legend are popular subjects for kites, especially samurai and the wild boy Kintaro. The large colorful portraits are designed to be easily seen when the kite is flying high in the sky. A subject with bright color and bold black sumi ink brushwork. A second design with a supposed Samurai outline is also to be seen within this collection.

The face and colour reminds of a Momotaro design.


Series - unknown series


Artist - unknown 20th century shin-hanga artist; maybe Tokuichi Ose (大瀬徳一)


Signature - none


Publisher - unknown
 

Image Size - 16.5cm X 24.1cm   (6 ½" x 9 1/2")


Condition - single sheet; kite painting cartoon (template);