Dragon Materializing from Clouds — Japanese Woodblock Print

This dramatic Japanese woodblock depicts a dragon materializing from swirling clouds of smoke. The creature emerges through sweeping layers of dark atmospheric tone, with its expressive head, flowing whiskers, claws, scales, and twisting body appearing and disappearing among the clouds. Restrained monochrome shading gives the composition the fluid character of an ink painting.

Associated with Morizumi Tsurana and dating broadly between 1870 and 1920, the sheet belongs to a group cataloged as Modern Illustrated Sheets with Pictorial Envelope. Vertical Japanese inscriptions and vivid red seals provide elegant accents against the subdued gray, black, and warm paper tones, creating a striking example of historical Japanese dragon imagery.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Morizumi Tsurana (associated collection)
• Title: Dragon Materializing from a Cloud of Smoke
• Original title: Ōkyo-shū bigafu, one
• Series: Modern Illustrated Sheets with Pictorial Envelope
• Date: c. 1870–1920
• Period: Meiji to early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Japan
• Medium: Color woodcut

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.