Description (Inscription)
There are three separate inscriptions across the top of the painting.
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Author: Annie McKay

Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed to the back of the painting reads 'KUNISADA C.1845 5/.(DAMAGED)'.
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Author: Annie McKay

Context (Found together / assemblage)
Seen in Singer's collection with other paintings, MN0126.319, .320, .322.
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Author: Annie McKay

Description (Physical description)
Japanese painting depicting a male with a blue sword. The colours in this painting are vibrant with green and red being used in the background, however the background is left plain. The man is depicted as having partial blue hair, and a blue beard with a blue and red dragon tattoo on his left arm. His robes are quite detailed although it is unclear what is on them due to the folding of the clothing. There is slight damage to the painting on the left hand side and particularly in the bottom left corner, the paper appears to have possibly been in contact with water as there are black, mould-like marks. This painting has been covered in a thin film of plastic which is adhered to the piece through visible glue marks on the back. Some of the painting has been folded on the top and right side, which has been stuck down by tape.
Event Date 16/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay