Badger, 1930s
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Doi Sadaichi
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- harashobo
Description
The badger (tanuki) occupies a peculiar place in Japanese folklore — a shapeshifting trickster creature associated with good fortune, sake, and mischief, often depicted with an enormous belly used as a drum. Koitsu's treatment in the 1930s brings the creature to life with characteristic warmth, placing the animal in a naturalistic setting that balances the folkloric weight of its subject. This print sits at the edges of Koitsu's usual landscape work, demonstrating his range beyond iconic views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Badger, 1930s was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Badger, 1930s was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Badger, 1930s depicts animals.