Yamamoto Baiitsu

Edo / Meiji period 19/20th century

1800-1912

Painting

An ink and coloured painting on paper bordered in silk mounts and lacquered wood jikusaki (scroll ends). The painting depicts a mantis stalking crickets. The painting is done in very pale washed-out tones giving it a wonderful subtle feeling.

Signed Yamamoto Baiitsu with red seal

Scroll size 455mm x 1106mm

Painting size 294mm x 250mm