Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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A woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicting the Okazaki cat demon. This work exemplifies his skill in blending the real and supernatural.
This woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) depicts a scene from Japanese folklore, specifically featuring the Okazaki cat demon. Kuniyoshi, a master of the Ukiyo-e style, was known for his dynamic compositions and depictions of historical and mythical subjects. This work exemplifies his skill in blending the real and supernatural. The print is divided into two panels. On the left, a seated figure in a patterned kimono holds a scroll, seemingly aware of the looming cat demon in the background. The demon's face, rendered in shades of grey, dominates the scene, its large eyes and sharp teeth creating a sense of unease. To the right, two figures stand near a small flame; one appears human, while the other has a ghostly pallor. The figures are rendered with fine lines and subtle gradations of colour, characteristic of Ukiyo-e prints. The overall palette is muted, with blues, greys, and touches of red, contributing to the eerie atmosphere of the scene. The composition balances detailed figuration with areas of flat colour, typical of Japanese woodblock printing techniques.
Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi
a silk dyer's son who kept cats in his kimono, started a tattoo fashion in Edo, and gave kabuki actors cat faces to dodge government censors
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