Like a Fox Placed on the Back of a Horse, c. 1834-1842

by unknown Edō period artist

IHL Cat. #2533

Description

There's a Japanese saying, "Like a fox placed on the back of a horse" (狐を馬に乗せたよう- Kitsune wo uma ni noseta yō), an expression used to describe a person who talks very rapidly and absurdly. 

Note: The inscription on the print has not been translated.

Print Details

signature 諸實?

Kiwame censor seal and publisher seal