Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking 1875

This woodblock print, "Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking", depicts the punishment of two foxes by a local magistrate for engaging in excessive revelry. The work is from 1875 and is by the acclaimed Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). Yoshitoshi's work is known for its vivid colors and captivating narratives. The print features the two foxes' heads displayed on a pole, while a group of townspeople watch in shock and awe, illustrating the strict punishments that were imposed upon those who violated social norms in Edo-period Japan.