Nine tail fox

"Nine tail fox" is a ukiyo-e / Meiji print by Ogata Gekko, created during the Meiji period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to bijin-ga and flowers through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.

Gekko was a versatile artist who bridged traditional ukiyo-e and modern Japanese art. His work encompassed beautiful women, landscapes, and historical scenes with refined elegance.

This print represents Ogata Gekko's contribution to the ukiyo-e / Meiji tradition during the Meiji period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.