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Cat Watching Goldfish by Ohara Koson — Japanese Color woodblock print, c. 1931

Cat Watching Goldfish

金魚鉢を見つめる猫

by Ohara Koson

Shin-hanga
FishAnimalsCats
Date:
c. 1931
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo

Description

A tabby cat gazes intently at goldfish swimming in a glass bowl, its body tense with feline concentration. The scene is rendered with Koson''s characteristic blend of naturalistic observation and gentle humor, capturing the universal appeal of this domestic moment. The goldfish glow orange beneath the surface of the water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cat Watching Goldfish (金魚鉢を見つめる猫) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1931.

Cat Watching Goldfish was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1931).

Cat Watching Goldfish depicts fish, animals, and cats.