Jewel of the Full Tide (Manju), from the series "The Palace of the Dragon King (Ryugu)" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

Jewel of the Full Tide (Manju), from the series "The Palace of the Dragon King (Ryugu)" 1820

print

landscape illustration sketch

blue ink drawing

print

asian-art

etching

japan

personal sketchbook

botanical drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

watercolor

"Jewel of the Full Tide (Manju)" is a woodblock print by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, created in 1820. It is part of a series called "The Palace of the Dragon King (Ryugu)" depicting the journey of the dragon king's daughter. The print showcases a luxurious ship with a pavilion, flags, and a distinctive red hull, navigating turbulent waves. The print features a unique combination of realism and stylization, capturing both the grandeur of the ship and the dynamic energy of the ocean. The work exemplifies the vibrant use of color and detail characteristic of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints.