Kyokyoshi (dates unknown) Excited Traveler

Kyokyoshi (dates unknown) Excited Traveler
Taisho era (1912-1926), early 20th century
Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink and colours on paper in silk mounts, depicting a gigantically aroused traveller in traditional dress, his head invisible beneath his folded umbrella, standing on one leg, with cherry blossoms falling through a willow tree and down to the ground, a misty sun or moon in the upper background, inscribed with a 14-character Chinese inscription (see below); signed Kyokyoshi giboku (Inked for fun by Kyokyoshi) and sealed Kyokyoshi. Overall: 211cm x 51cm (83in x 20in); image: 129cm × 52cm (50¾in × 20½in).