Cat Watching Goldfish
金魚鉢を見つめる猫
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1931
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Koson's playful cat peering into a fishbowl is one of his most charming genre scenes. Early Watanabe editions signed "Koson" bring $2,000-$5,000, while later Shoson-signed printings trade at $800-$2,500. Cat subjects are perennially popular with collectors and rarely linger on the market.
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.
