Abel Guérineau (1841-1925) Two high dignitaries Watercolor on paper depicting two high-ranking imperial government officials. At top right, the inscription 右大臣左大臣 -Udaijin Sadaijin, literally "Minister of the Right and Minister of the Left" (junior officials). They are depicted in traditional kuge (noble) costume, wearing the official headdress known as kanmuri. Artist's seal lower left. In the lower right, the annotation "Priests Japan". Sight size: 26 x 36.9 cm Framed under glass.