Badger

This work reflects the influence of Katsushika Hokusai and his school, where depictions of animals and natural subjects were infused with wit, vitality, and close observation of nature. Painted in 19th-century Japan, the image of the badger may also carry folkloric associations, as badgers (or tanuki) often appear in Japanese tales as shapeshifters or playful tricksters, bridging natural study with cultural symbolism.

Badger, by the Hokusai School

Badger, attributed to the Hokusai School in the 19th century, shows the animal in an alert, animated pose rendered with bold ink lines and subtle washes of ink. The simplicity of form and careful attention to movement embody the Japanese aesthetic of capturing character through minimal yet expressive brushwork.