{"product_id":"musk-cat-uto-gyoshi","title":"Musk Cat - Uto Gyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese hanging scroll painting featuring a musk cat beneath a flowering camellia tree, rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll depicts a musk cat positioned beneath a flowering camellia tree. The artist, Uto Gyoshi, employs a muted palette that allows the subtle tones of the animal's fur to contrast with the soft red of the camellia blossoms. A small bird perches on a drooping branch above, creating a vertical narrative that connects the terrestrial subject with the arboreal elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of Kacho-ga, or bird-and-flower painting, which was a popular genre in Japanese art. The silk support provides a textured background, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the scene. The brushwork is precise, particularly in the rendering of the cat's fur and the delicate structure of the leaves. The animal is shown in a moment of stillness, its gaze directed away from the viewer, which adds a sense of natural observation to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUto Gyoshi remains a figure of interest within the context of Edo period decorative arts. This piece demonstrates the technical skill required to balance animal portraiture with botanical elements. The use of ink washes for the cat's body provides volume, while the fine lines of the bird and branches offer a linear counterpoint. The work is presented in a traditional format, likely intended for display in a tokonoma, or alcove, where such seasonal imagery would be appreciated for its quiet observation of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiger-in-a-cage-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTiger in a Cage - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo — Utagawa Yoshitsuya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/swallow-and-lotus-fachang-muqi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSwallow and Lotus - Fachang Muqi — Fachang Muqi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uto Gyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58910480925007,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58910506910031,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58910506942799,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58910506975567,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58910507008335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58910507041103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58910507073871,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58910507106639,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58910507139407,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58910507172175,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58910507204943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58910507237711,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Musk-Cat_Poster_CompositorV1_1790631626838.jpg?v=1790633668","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/musk-cat-uto-gyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}