Published 1884, Zuihitsu, Woman Dressing a Cat (Tale of Genji Chapter 23?) belongs to Other Prints. This work sits outside the catalog’s principal named series but remains characteristic of Gekkō’s wide subject range. His independent designs moved easily among history, legend, contemporary life, landscape, and nature.
The imagery draws on the court world of The Tale of Genji, where architecture, clothing, plants, music, and seasonal allusion often carry as much meaning as overt action. The catalog identifies animal, cat, and women among the principal motifs. Gekkō uses their relationship to clarify action, season, setting, and narrative emphasis rather than treating them as interchangeable decoration.
Gekkō’s print style is noted for painterly contours, soft color transitions, and reserved paper, effects achieved through the collaborative disciplines of block carving and hand printing.
Additional information
| Subjects | animal, cat, women |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 1884 |
| Size | Oban |
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