Illustrations Showing the Wearing of Arms and Armor 1848

"Illustrations Showing the Wearing of Arms and Armor" is a handscroll by Yamaguchi Bisu, an artist whose life and work are less well-known than some of his contemporaries. The scroll from 1848 depicts two samurai, one standing, one sitting. Both are wearing armor, and the scroll shows the detail of their various accoutrements, such as helmets and swords, suggesting that this might have been a guide to the different types of armor in use in Japan. The artist uses detailed brushstrokes to depict the armor with precision and beauty. This scroll is a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture in the mid-19th century and serves as a testament to the art of detailed illustration.