Steady Gaze (Two Cats)
- Series:
- Steady Gaze
- Date:
- 1952
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; edition 73/200
- Dimensions:
- 39.7 × 27.2 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
The 1952 Steady Gaze (Two Cats), edition 73 of 200, is among the most sought-after of Saito's cat prints—a large edition suggesting strong commercial demand even at this date, relatively early in his international career. The two-cat composition gave him the compositional challenge he explored elsewhere in paired subjects: how two similar forms in proximity create rhythm, tension, and visual conversation. At 200 impressions, this was printed for wide distribution, reflecting the print's appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Steady Gaze (Two Cats) was created by Saito Kiyoshi (斎藤清) in 1952.
Yes — Steady Gaze (Two Cats) is part of the Steady Gaze series by Saito Kiyoshi.
Steady Gaze (Two Cats) depicts animals and cats.
Steady Gaze (Two Cats) measures 39.7 × 27.2 cm.