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Mythical Creatures: Tengu (Japan)
2022 By Derek Anderson, Joel Anderson
About the Art
Tengu, spelled in Japanese as: ‘天狗,’ means ‘Heavenly Sentinel.’ These seemingly supernatural beings are winged Japanese mountain and forest ‘yōkai.’ Yōkai are a special class of supernatural entities in Japanese folklore who sometimes take on a divine role as messengers.
The tengu’s supernatural powers include the ability to shape-shift into human or animal forms. The creature can speak to humans without moving its mouth, it can also move instantly from place to place without using its wings, and it has the magical ability to appear uninvited in the dreams of the living. The tengu are also known for their skill in martial arts and other forms of ancient Japanese combat.
Inspired by the legends of mysterious creatures and mythical monsters from around the world, Anderson Design Group poster artists hand-rendered a vintage-styled poster of this Japanese legend. This classic monster design is available as a poster print, canvas, metal sign, mini-canvas, or as a notecard or postcard.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
About Our Prints
Our art prints are printed on premium archival paper with fade-resistant inks for vibrant, long-lasting color.
About the Frames
No print is complete without a stunning frame to complement it. We offer three different frame styles: Simple, Standard, and Deluxe, courtesy of our friends and neighbors at Belle Meade Framers. See below for features and measurements.
Simple Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- No mat is included, just the frame and your fantastic poster choice
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 10x12"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 13x16"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 20x26"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 26x34"
Standard Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a classy cream-colored mat
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 15x18"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 18x22"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 26x32"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 32x40"
Deluxe Frames
- 2" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a supreme combination of cream and mocha-colored mat layers
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 17x20"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 20x24"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 28x34"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 34x42"
