The artwork, titled “Oh, Ouch, It hurts,” is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1852. It belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and is part of the series “Celebrated Products of Mountains and Seas”. The dimensions of the artwork are 36.9 x 25.2 cm, and it falls under the genre of portrait. Presently, this piece is housed in the British Museum, London, UK.
The artwork depicts a woman dressed in traditional Japanese attire, holding a cat that is biting her neck, causing her discomfort. The cat, adorned with a red collar, appears to be in mid-action, emphasizing the title’s exclamation. The woman’s expression suggests a mixture of surprise and pain. Behind her, a serene coastal landscape with calm waters and distant boats adds a layer of tranquility to the otherwise dynamic foreground action. The use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns on the woman’s clothing highlights Kuniyoshi’s detailed woodblock print technique.
