Fluitspelende jongen op os c. 1890 - 1900

This woodblock print, *Fluitspelende jongen op os* (c. 1890–1900), is a work by Japanese artist Watanabe Kazan (1793–1841) and depicts a young boy playing a flute while riding on an ox. The boy is accompanied by a man wearing a red robe who seems to be bowing low in respect or supplication. The artwork's composition, with its swirling lines, emphasizes the movement of the ox, highlighting the gentle nature of the scene. This work is an excellent example of the *ukiyo-e* style popular in Japan from the 17th to the 19th centuries, which often depicted subjects from everyday life, folklore, and history.