Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Neko no ateji [Words Made by Cats] set in a cartouche of an octopus and a net Ta-ko [Octopus] A series of cats wriggle themselves into shapes forming the characters for "Octopus", signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi giga [for a laugh], published by Ibaya Sensaburo, censor's seal Mura, good impression, colours and condition, horizontal centre-fold, some wear and tear and wormholes Oban tate-e