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His work bridges the gap between traditional woodblock techniques and the changing aesthetic sensibilities of late nineteenth-century Japan. The print demonstrates his ability to balance narrative humour with technical skill, particularly in the rendering of the animal's coat and the surrounding environment. The colour palette relies on muted earth tones, typical of the period's printing methods, which allow the viewer to focus on the form and character of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Ukiyo-e tradition, Yoshitoshi maintained a high standard of line work. The print captures the tanuki in a moment of quiet activity, reflecting the artist's interest in the intersection of the natural world and the realm of myth. This piece provides a glimpse into the cultural fascination with animal spirits that permeated Japanese society during this era. The print is a fine example of the artist's output during his later years, when he produced some of his most imaginative work. It remains a subject of interest for collectors of Japanese prints who value the blend of folklore and artistic observation.\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\/ancient-story-of-the-old-man-who-made-the-trees-blossom-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eAncient Story of the Old Man Who Made the Trees Blossom by Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oni-demon-hokusai-school\" 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;\"\u003eOni (Demon) by Hokusai School\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshitoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59120727032143,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59120740172111,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59120740204879,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59120740237647,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59120740270415,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59120740303183,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59120740335951,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59120740368719,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59120740401487,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59120740434255,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59120740467023,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59120740499791,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tanuki-Japanese-Raccoon-Dog-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791998951691.jpg?v=1791999285","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/tanuki-japanese-raccoon-dog-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}