HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 97, 1834 vasi characterized by daring poses far

characterized by daring poses far from academicism

is emphasized by the dark and irregular peak of the mountain

or The Pond of the Benten Shrine in Shiba

The banners display the inscription “Raichō”

Paris for Edizioni Cercle d’Art

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 97, 1834 vasi characterized by daring poses farNishiki e, a color woodblock print in two shades of gray and one shade of pink (image and sheet size approximately 18 x 25 cm). A delicate impression from an edition datable to around 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 Man Mad About