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Japanese Ink Drawing of a Samurai (Edo Period, Circa 1830-50)
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Japanese Ink Drawing of a Samurai (Edo Period, Circa 1830-50)

19th century
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Japanese School, (Edo period, circa 1830-50) – Samurai Warrior Kneeling

A fine drawing executed with red and sumi (black ink) and wash on thin Japan paper. The sheet has been conserved onto a second thin sheet of Japan paper and hinged to a mount. Condition: There is a vertical crease on the left side and there appears to be an old vertical repair to the right of the body armour. There are two paper tabs on the upper verso attached to a white paper mount.

Drawing: 10 11/16 x 8 9/16 in. (27.1 x 21.8 cm.)

Mount: 20 1/8 x 13 7/8 in. (51.2 x 35.3 cm.)

Date of Manufacture

Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd has dated this Edo Period Samurai Drawing to the 19th Century.

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Japanese School, (Edo period, circa 1830-50) – Samurai Warrior Kneeling

A fine drawing executed with red and sumi (black ink) and wash on thin Japan paper. The sheet has been conserved onto a second thin sheet of Japan paper and hinged to a mount.

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Condition: There is a vertical crease on the left side and there appears to be an old vertical repair to the right of the body armour.
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd

There are two paper tabs on the upper verso attached to a white paper mount.

Drawing: 10 11/16 x 8 9/16 in. (27.1 x 21.8 cm.)

Mount: 20 1/8 x 13 7/8 in. (51.2 x 35.3 cm.)

Date of Manufacture

Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd has dated this Edo Period Samurai Drawing to the 19th Century.

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SA1242324
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
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Archive I An antique Japanese ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated samurai in detailed body armour looking upwards.

Japanese Ink Drawing of a Samurai (Edo Period, Circa 1830-50)

Archive II An antique Japanese ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated samurai in detailed body armour looking upwards. View II
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Archive VIII An antique Japanese ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated samurai in detailed body armour looking upwards. View VIII
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An antique Japanese ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated samurai in detailed body armour looking upwards.
Japanese Ink Drawing of a Samurai (Edo period, circa 1830-50)
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An antique Japanese ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated samurai in detailed body armour looking upwards.
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  • ObjectWorks on Paper
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdo Period
  • MaterialInk, Paper
  • ColourBeige, Black
  • MotifsSamurai armour, Swords in scabbards, Calligraphic brushwork

This nineteenth-century Japanese work on paper dates from the Edo period, circa 1830 to 1850, and depicts a samurai warrior kneeling in detailed body armour while looking upwards. Executed with red and sumi black ink and wash on thin Japan paper, the piece shows visible calligraphic brushwork, swords in scabbards, and distinct motifs of traditional samurai armour rendered in beige and black tones. Physical signs of age and conservation include a vertical crease on the left side, an old vertical repair to the right of the body armour, scattered ink splatters, and paper tabs on the upper verso attached to a white paper mount. The drawing measures 27.1 cm high by 21.8 cm wide, while the mount measures 51.2 cm high by 35.3 cm wide. Suited for a gentleman's library or study, this artwork is designed to hang flat against a narrow wall space to complement traditional or scholarly interior schemes.

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Japanese ink drawings from the Edo period (16031867), often associated with sumi-e or suibokuga traditions, rely on expressive calligraphic brushwork using black ink on paper or silk. Subjects frequently include figures, warriors, landscapes, and natural motifs executed with varying line density and tonal wash.

These works were produced using sumi ink, created from soot and animal glue, applied with bamboo-handled brushes onto handmade mulberry or hemp paper known as washi. Subtle mineral or botanical pigments were occasionally applied to highlight specific structural details.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristic chain lines and inclusions in the handmade paper, natural age-related toning, and ink absorption patterns unique to period washi. The depiction of historical details, such as accurate samurai armour construction and hair knots, also indicates period knowledge.

A monochromatic Japanese ink drawing complements contemporary, minimalist, or dark academia settings. Frame the piece in a clean, dark wood or archival mat, and display it alongside understated ceramics, rich timber, or neutral textiles to highlight the graphic line work.

Works on paper must be mounted using acid-free materials and framed behind UV-filtering glass to prevent yellowing and fading. Maintain stable humidity levels between 45% and 55%, and avoid displaying the artwork in direct sunlight or damp environments.
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