Miyamoto Musashi | A Cormorant

Artist: Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – June 13, 1645)
Date: Late 16th - Early 17th Century
Title: Swallows Flying on the Waves
Series: Exceptional Beauties | 美の美
Medium: Offset Lithograph 
Size: 30 x 42cm

This work is officially designated as an important cultural property (重要文化財) in Japan, and was created by one of the most famous swordsmen in Japanese history. More than 10 masterpieces of sumi-e are attributed to Musashi.