

The image depicts a man sitting cross-legged on a rocky outcropping, wearing a robe. The man has dark hair pulled back and a beard and mustache. His hands are in front of him with palms facing each other. He sits to the right of a large creature with shaggy fur, sharp teeth and claws, and an open mouth. The creature appears to be lunging at the man. Behind the man are flames on the left and a large full moon on the right. The background is a gray sky. There is Asian script on the left and right of the image. The image has a beige border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1888
- Medium
- Album leaf mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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