HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 50, 1834 sculture Tavola utilizzata per la copertina

Tavola  utilizzata per la copertina di Derrière le miroir

At the time in Japan

the print combines observation of artisan life

which reverses a duel in which Matano initially seems to have the upper hand

i poemi a catena giapponesi: ogni poeta componeva un verso collegandolo alla parte finale di quello precedente

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 50, 1834 sculture Tavola utilizzata per la copertinaDelicate proof in an edition dating back to the second half of the 19th century. Printed on Japanese paper. In perfect condition, with a small margin all around. Bibliography M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland and Tokyo, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, the old madman of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai