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Hello Everyone,
The painting below is somewhat large (frame size ='s 28" x 58") and has no characters or seals. I think it is by a Japanese artist. If anybody can identify the artist, the country of origin and the approximate time it was made I would appreciate it very much.
BL

there seems tobe a signature elowthe left claw. Peter

It depicts Zhongkui the demon queller in a Chinese style but could indeed be a Japanese work. Am unsure if the horizontal cracking is natural or induced. The painting does have an inscription; post a detail of the lower left, below the dragon’s claws

Thanks Peter and Rat Mon. The painting at the moment is not in my possession but later today I will post a photo(s) of the area where you both feel there is an inscription. Once again much thanks for your help.
BL

Hello Peter and Rat Mon,

Below are the photos below the left claw. If you can translate that would be fantastic. Much thanks.

BL

The picture names Xu Shichang 徐世昌 as the painter; he was a general during the Republic era of China (1912-1949). The signature is sort of in his style, but the painting and subject matter are definitely not (https://ishare.ifeng.com/c/s/7nNbt8d3ccH), so I think this is a recent picture that's trying to pass itself off as by Xu, the horizontal cracks being induced distress

Rat-Thanks for your information about the painting. Yesterday while doing a search I found an image of the painting which was attributed to Xu Shichang. It was for sale through Heritage Auctions in 2018 but did not sell. Thanks again for your help.
BL

Hello again Peter and Rat Mon,

The image below may be of help in reading the two previous images that I sent. Thanks.

BL

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