Cock Eyeing a Free-standing Screen Painted with Cock, Hen, and Chicks, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō), vol. 1 1813

"Cock Eyeing a Free-standing Screen Painted with Cock, Hen, and Chicks" is a Japanese woodblock print (surimono) created in 1813 by Yanagawa Shigenobu. The print is part of a larger album called "Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō)", and it depicts a rooster admiring a screen depicting a family of chickens. This playful surimono exemplifies the artistic trends of the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan, particularly the focus on everyday scenes and humorous narratives. The print's delicate colors and detailed composition showcase Shigenobu's skill in the ukiyo-e style. The image combines elements of naturalism and the artist's imagination, creating a charming and engaging scene.