Katzen in der japanischen Kunst. Wandkalender 2026

A must-have for cat lovers and cat owners, and surely for all fans of Japanese art. This wall calendar 'Cats in Japanese Art' features 13 drawings and color woodblock prints, each showcasing one or more cats. Naturally, it includes works by the famous Ukiyo-e artists Utagawa Hiroshige, Ohara Koson, and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. Ukiyo-e refers to a Japanese art movement that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. The term translates to 'pictures of the floating world.' The Ukiyo-e artists created (color) woodblock prints and paintings depicting themes such as beautiful women, actors, sumo wrestlers, and historical scenes. They illustrated folk tales and ghost stories, captured travel scenes and landscapes, as well as flora and fauna, and produced erotic images.