Kuniyoshi: Cat pouncing on painting (Sold)

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Cat Pouncing on Painting
Date: 1841-42 

The Daughter of Dainagon Yukinari--she painted a butterfly so lifelike that her cat grabbed it. Here she looks relaxed and bemused as the cat scatters her painting tools and attacks the butterfly painting. Kuniyoshi’s love of cats is well documented--they apparently had the run of his studio.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: ôban 
Publisher: Ibaya Sensaburo
Literature: Robinson S20.31
Signature: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga

SKU: KUC202