Carp Leaping Over Dragon's Gate, Japanese Sumi-E painting Painting

This is an original authentic hand painted Sumi-E painting with ink brush calligraphy painting. Sumi-E painting is a Japanese traditional painting using freshly made Sumi ink on traditional papers. -Detail of the painting- Title: ”鯉魚跳龍門 Carp Leaping Over Dragon's Gate" Original Sumi-E with Japanese Calligraphy painting Size: about 14.5” (36.8cm) x 28” (71cm) -The subject for this painting is based on a mythological story originated in China. Legends tell of carp transforming into a dragon by swimming up a waterfall called the Dragon Gate. The falls are believed to be located on the upper or middle reaches of the Yellow River in China. It's a very traditional subject and favored historically in many Asian cultures as a symbol of the great success comes after courageous and tireless efforts. -The artist created the painting with the Sumi-E technique on a handmade dragon cloud paper - one of Washi paper, with freshly made Sumi ink. The Dragon cloud paper has visible fibers. The Sumi-E painting was created with only using Sumi ink's gray tones. Then, added blue and green tones with Gansai paints. The right upper corner is the Chinese word, 鯉魚跳龍門, written with the Japanese calligraphy technique. It's Gryosho style writing. -The painting has been treated with Urauchi wet paper stretching process and it's ready to be displayed in a frame. -Materials used: Freshly made Sumi ink, Gansai paints, Dragon croud paper, Backing paper, seal paste, Japanese glue *Without frame　(the painting doesn't come with the frame) *Framing with a Mat board is recommended.