The large canvas features Kannon in a white robe riding the dragon, with a willow branch in the right hand and a water cup in the left hand. Having studied in Germany, Harada made this piece referring to European religious paintings and Japanese pieces showing Kannon. Applying realistic representation of oil painting to a traditional Japanese subject, this ambitious work generated fierce debates about its theme and vivid depiction when first shown.

(Designated an Important Cultural Property on June 8, 2007)