Urashima Taro (2023)

Price range: £20.00 through £85.00

Fine line drawing depicting the Japanese folk tale of the fisherman Urashima Taro who saves a turtle.

Signed and Dated by Artist in white border

Available as
A3, 297 x 420mm recycled, uncoated
A2, 420 x 594mm Giclée Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag

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A detailed black and white pen and ink drawing depicting the Japanese folk tale of 'Urashima Taro'. The tale revolves around a young fisherman named Urashima Taro who saves a turtle and is rewarded with a visit to the Dragon Palace (Ryugu-jo) under the sea. There, he meets the beautiful Princess Otohime and spends what feels like a few days, but when he returns to the surface, he discovers that many years have passed. This story is a classic example of Japanese folklore and has been depicted in various forms of art throughout history.

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Size

A3, 297 x 420mm, A2, 420 x 594mm