Instructions for Garden Design (Senden Ishigumi Ensei Yaegaki den 鮮伝石組園生八重垣伝) 1890

"Instructions for Garden Design (Senden Ishigumi Ensei Yaegaki den 鮮伝石組園生八重垣伝)" is an 1890 woodblock print by Ritoken Akisato, a Japanese artist. It is a detailed guide for building and designing Japanese gardens, with illustrations depicting various elements such as fences, lanterns, and rock arrangements. The book is written in Japanese, and the illustrations show a level of meticulousness and accuracy that would have been helpful for aspiring gardeners in the late 19th century. "Instructions for Garden Design" provides a glimpse into the traditions and practices of Japanese gardening, and its meticulous detail makes it a valuable resource for understanding the aesthetic principles of this art form.