Kyouken (mad dog)

French bulldog / irezumi / tattoo

An homage to legendary Japanese artist Hideo Takeda Senju has painted a French Bulldog wearing a traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, borrowing from Takeda’s distinctive graphic style. The Frechie is wearing white and blue dotted tenugui around it’s neck, which was often used when portraying Edo period firemen in Ukiyo-e. The title “Kyouken (mad dog)” is obviously humouristic.  

This beautiful limited edition of 50 copies in each size is printed on 230 gsm  high quality matte paper. Each numbered print is signed by the artist and stamped on the back with the artist’s personal red seal (hanko). A hanko is hand carved and unique and therefore assures the prints authenticity. If you enjoy this print, perhaps you will also love this print.