猫の曲芸師, 国芳 Acrobat of the Cats, Kuniyoshi, Ukiyo-e Key Ring

歌川国芳 Utagawa KuniyoshiUtagawa Kuniyoshi (January 1, 1798 - April 14, 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He is associated with the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi's preferred subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of samurai and legendary heroes. His artwork was affected by Western influences in landscape painting and caricature. He loved cats in the private life.