Results are in! The most adorable Ukiyo-e animals, voted by our readers
A true genius, Kuwagata Keisai (鍬形蕙斎)—who debuted as a ukiyo-e (浮世絵 artist at the age of 15 under the name Kitao Masayoshi (北尾政美), a disciple of Kitao Shigemasa (北尾重政)—produced numerous actor portraits and illustrated books. In an Edo period filled with adorable animal paintings—Jakuchu (若冲)’s monkeys, Kuniyoshi (国芳)’s cats, and the puppies of Okyo (応挙) and Sengai (仙厓)—Kuwagata carved out a new artistic realm with his belief that ‘simple shapes are cute!’ His soft and whimsical Choju Ryakugashiki (鳥獣略画式) collection is brimming with charm. When we held a popularity poll on the WARAKU web Instagram, we received loads of votes and comments! Here we reveal the ranking results in this article as well ♡
