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It was exactly this kind of evening, reportedly, that landed Kyōsai in prison. Accused of producing an image deemed insulting to the government, the artist could offer no defence. He'd had rather too much sake to recall what he'd actually drawn 🍶. Whether myth or fact, the story tells you everything about the spirit driving his work: fearless, funny and utterly unbothered by convention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLook closely at this procession and you'll spot a fox in a top hat 🎩, waving a Japanese fan and flag in one giddy gesture, caught between two worlds. This is no accident. Kyōsai was painting during a period of extraordinary upheaval, as Japan emerged from centuries of isolation to confront Western ships, treaties, technologies and fashions all at once. The top hat becomes a punchline and a provocation in a single stroke. Beneath the anarchic charm of dancing animals and drum-beating tanuki lies a pointed commentary on a nation in flux, delivered with just enough absurdity to maintain plausible deniability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eWhy Choose This Art Print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use \u003cstrong\u003ecutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The \u003cstrong\u003esmooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your art print \u003cstrong\u003eglare-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeco-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at \u003cstrong\u003eover 350 dpi\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Print Worthy of the Masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e🎨\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours\u003cbr data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display\u003cbr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last\u003cbr data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTSNOB","offers":[{"title":"A4 (21 x 29.7cm) – Unframed","offer_id":57807690334539,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (21 x 29.7cm) – Framed","offer_id":57807690367307,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (29.7 x 42cm) – Unframed","offer_id":57807690400075,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (29.7 x 42cm) – Framed","offer_id":57807690432843,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 x 70cm – Unframed","offer_id":57807690465611,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 x 70cm – Framed","offer_id":57807690498379,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) – Unframed","offer_id":57807690531147,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm) – Framed","offer_id":57807690563915,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/8790\/4587\/files\/kawanabe-kyosai-animals-travestying-festival-procession-art-print.jpg?v=1783613558","url":"https:\/\/artsnob.co.uk\/products\/kawanabe-kyosai-animals-travestying-a-festival-procession-print","provider":"ART SNOB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}