Sleeping Cat - Kōno Bairei Meiji-era Animal Art Print

Description
You'll be transported to Edo-era Japan through Kōno Bairei's mesmerizing Sleeping Cat woodblock print. This feline wonder, digitally enhanced from the 1913 Barei Gakan, will enchant your space with its sumi-e elegance.
Bairei's brushwork dances across cream-hued negative space, conjuring a slumbering kitty with fluid black strokes. Marvel at the wabi-sabi beauty in each imperfect line, capturing transient feline grace. Your eyes will trace rippling fur textures, feeling the cat's soft coat. Its vibrant orange-red collar drawing you deeper into this Zen-like composition — rising and falling with each imagined breath.
More than mere art, this print opens a portal to meditative bliss. You'll find yourself pausing, reflecting on life's quiet moments each time you gaze upon it. Bridging ukiyo-e tradition with modern aesthetics, Bairei's timeless creation will infuse your wall with a visual haiku – speaking volumes in its serene silence.
Fine Art Prints
• Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.
• Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.
• True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper
• Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.
• FSC® certified: every tree's replaced, worker's treated fairly & local community's rights respected.
Framed Art Prints
Timeless statements
• Chevron cut FSC® certified wooden frames.
• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.
• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.
3 distinctive colors
Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.
White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.
Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order. Reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
3. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
4. Luxe Velvety Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper. Enhances details, depth & dimension. Softens glare. Letting colors tell their full story.
5. FSC® Paper & Frames
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation. No shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.