This postcard, sent from Settsu Kobe Hyogo (摂津神戸兵庫) and dated August 19, 1891, addresses Maeda as 油画師 (Aburaeshi), meaning "oil paint artist." Given the frequency with which this title appears on such cards, it is evident that Maeda had established himself as a prominent and well-recognized Western-style artist by the mid-1880s. Unfortunately, as is the case with many of these postcards, we are unable to identify the sender,斎藤貞一 (Saitō Teiichi), nor can we decipher the message written on it. This lack of information leaves gaps in our understanding of the context and personal connections associated with these correspondences.
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