Koson's vast output of ~450 designs spans birds, flowers, fish, insects, and occasional landscapes. While his large production keeps most prints accessible, early Kokkeido-period impressions with muted, elegant Meiji-era coloring are distinctly more sought after than the brighter later Watanabe editions.
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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
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.
