Greetings Card : Fukuro no nezumi, Rats in a bag. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895
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Fukuro no nezumi, Rats in a bag. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895
Fukuro no nezumi, Rats in a bag. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.4 x 25.1 cm. Print shows a Japanese ship, as a cat, chasing two Chinese battleships, as rats, into a bag
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12669547
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1847 1915 1895 Battleships Chasing Chinese Kiyochika Kobayashi Rats Ship Shows
Greetings Card (A5)
Add a touch of whimsy and culture to your mailbox with our Fukuro no Nezumi greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. Inspired by the iconic woodcut print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, this design features the playful scene of a Japanese cat, disguised as a ship, pursuing two unsuspecting Chinese battleships in the form of rats in a bag. Bring a piece of Japanese art history into your everyday life and make your recipients smile with this unique and intriguing greeting card.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this woodcut print titled "Fukuro no nezumi, Rats in a bag" created by the talented artist Kobayashi Kiyochika in 1895, we are transported to a scene filled with symbolism and tension. The artwork measures 37.4 x 25.1 cm and showcases the artist's mastery of color and composition. The print depicts a Japanese ship personified as a cat, fiercely chasing two Chinese battleships represented as rats into a bag. This imagery is laden with political undertones, reflecting the historical tensions between Japan and China during that period. Kobayashi Kiyochika skillfully captures the dynamic movement of the cat-ship pouncing on its prey while conveying an atmosphere of urgency and conflict. The bold colors used in this woodcut add depth to the narrative, enhancing our understanding of the power dynamics at play. This artwork from Liszt Collection serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document, shedding light on significant events shaping East Asian relations at that time. Quint Lox's caption provides valuable context for appreciating Kiyochika's work without delving into commercial aspects or company affiliations associated with it. Overall, "Fukuro no nezumi" invites viewers to contemplate themes such as national identity, power struggles, and cultural representation through its visually striking portrayal of cats chasing rats into a bag amidst turbulent waters.
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