HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 103, 1834 sculture Hokusai once again integrates editorial

Hokusai once again integrates editorial information and poetic invention within an image of extraordinary formal synthesis

placed in the center of the cave by a play of perspective

In parte anticipano la cultura visiva giapponese moderna

Bokashi shading perfectly executed

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 103, 1834 sculture Hokusai once again integrates editorialNishiki 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