Badger 1800 - 1868

"Badger" is a Japanese ink drawing created by an artist of the Hokusai School sometime between 1800 and 1868. The work depicts a badger, a creature known in Japanese folklore for its trickery and adaptability, in a moment of repose. The artist's use of bold, expressive lines and washes of ink creates a dynamic composition that captures the animal's character and the artist's skill. "Badger" is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.