HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 89, 1836-1847 sculture The theme of longevity is

The theme of longevity is further reinforced by the figure of Fukurokuju himself and his traditional companion

but its proximity to Yoshida

By rotating the scene

transforming a simple work gesture into a sophisticated visual meditation on Fuji and the forms that evoke it

populated by figures engaged in their activities along the banks

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 89, 1836-1847 sculture The theme of longevity isStunning proof with good contrasts, attributable to the print run of Eirakuya Tshir (mid 19th century) from the original woods of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Annotated Bibliography H. D. Smith II, Hokusai: One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji, New York: George Braziller, 1988 M. Forrer, Hokusai, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 1991 M. Forrer, Hokusai, New