My Pet Horse- LE — 馬

The kanji title (馬, uma) confirms the subject as a horse, and the 'My Pet Horse' titling suggests an intimate rather than heroic treatment — a familiar animal rather than a symbol of power or battle. This limited edition print represents an animal subject atypical of Kawano's primary figure-based output, though the [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) tradition valued the exploration of diverse subject matter as evidence of the artist's personal vision. Kawano's expressive carving style would translate well to an equine form: the strong outline he applied to his [bijin-ga](/glossary/bijin-ga) figures adapts naturally to the muscular contours and flowing mane of a horse. The print may present the animal in close profile or three-quarter view, emphasizing the animal's physical presence at the expense of environmental context. Color would likely be limited — a few flat tones differentiating coat, mane, and ground — maintaining the graphic economy characteristic of his work. As a limited edition, each impression was individually signed, placing this modest domestic subject within the same fine-art framework as his more celebrated figure prints.