Buckland's study is extremely comprehensive; she has apparently left no stone unturned throughout Japan and the United Kingdom in tracking down Katei's extant works, many of which are reproduced in full color and with considerable attention to detail and technique. [.] Given Katei's prominence, this is a significant contribution and makes the book a valuable resource. [.] Buckland's study is accessible and easy to read, enlivened with amusing anecdotes about Katei himself, especially his skill at swordsmanship (e.g. p.45).

In making Katei and his works accessible, and in its focus on the role of painting in Meiji nation-building, the study will interest art and cultural historians and non-specialist readers alike.Robert Tuck in Japan Review Nr. 28 (2015), pp. 241-243.