Title: Monkey (Saru / 猿) Artist: Kayō Yamaguchi (山口華楊，1899 – 1984) Medium: Lithograph Markings: Artist's hand-signed and sealed on the print Edition: Limited edition, pencil-numbered 139/150 Paper Size: 48 × 36.5 cm (18.9 × 14.4 in) Image Size: 26.5 × 23.5 cm (10.4 × 9.3 in) Paper Material: ARCHES FRANCE (Arches Paper) This lithograph of a Monkey is a representative late work by Kayō Yamaguchi (山口華楊), a prominent modern Japanese painter and master of animal and bird painting, created in the late 1970s to early 1980s. The composition features a Japanese macaque (Nihonzaru, 日本猿) seated in profile, with a calm posture and gentle gaze. Its fur is rendered with delicate gradations of light ink and gray tones, creating rich layers and soft texture. The background is a muted beige wash, rendered with minimal detail and ample negative space—simple and ethereal, drawing full attention to the subject. The overall style blends the elegance of traditional Japanese bird-and-flower painting with the concise clarity of modern lithography, exuding a quiet, warm serenity that marries Eastern Zen sensibility with contemporary aesthetic appeal. The lower left of the print bears the pencil inscription “139/150” (limited edition number). To the left, the artist’s calligraphic signature “華楊” (Kayō) and two red seals appear. The work is printed on premium Arches (ARCHES FRANCE) paper, which bears the distinctive Arches watermark. Due to age, the paper shows minor signs of aging, including slight yellowing and creasing, but remains in good overall condition. Note: Unframed print. Framed photos are for display reference only. - The picture is part of the description. The color of the item may be slightly different from the picture (due to camera and screen settings). - The successful bidder will be responsible for any customs duties and taxes (if applicable). - This item will be mailed by the postal service of Taiwan in the form of airmail with insurance attached.