Abel Guérineau (1841-1925) Frontal and lateral elevation of a temple Two drawings, ink and wash on paper, depicting two views of the Ikkan temple. - The first, under the side view, is inscribed in pencil "Temple d'Ikkan avec le koshigoumi (Japon)" with the artist's seal. 48.5 x 65 cm. - The second is a more technical drawing, unshaded, with details of the koshigumi. Below, a scale of measurements. Titled "petit temple", with the artist's seal. 37.7 x 32.5 cm The koshigumi is a set of structural supports where pieces of wood are interlocked to ensure stability. Used under the balcony of high doors, under the multiple roofs of pagodas and under the main roof of two-storey pagodas with four-level support sets.