- Neko no Ukiyo-buro (Cat's Floating World Bath) - Horse the reflection of light on

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The bright colors and striking contrast are truly eye-catching

The very gentle color tones and the woman's expression make this woodblock print even more beautiful

Date: 1958

The delicate pink lips peeking out from beneath her woven hat add a touch of freshness

- Neko no Ukiyo-buro (Cat's Floating World Bath) - Horse the reflection of light onThe humorous woodblock print 'Neko no Ukiyo buro' (Cats Floating World Bath), published by Isetatsu during the Shwa era (ca. 1950), is inspired by Ukiyo buro, a comic novel written by Shikitei Sanba in the early 1800s. Ukiyo buro is a satirical work depicting the daily lives of common people in a public bathhouse, focusing on witty conversations that incorporate storytelling techniques from rakugo, along with vivid descriptions of peoples gestures and