HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 92, 1834 vasi just as the phenomenon itself

just as the phenomenon itself must have appeared inexplicable to Hokusai's eyes

Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913) was an important Japanese painter of the Maruyama-Shijō school

Unique impression printed on Fedrigoni Woodstock Cipria 285 gram paper

The elaborate display of feathers overflowing from the fisherman's basket and curling around the tree is the clue that Hokusai is depicting the folk tale of Hagoromo

Hokusai no Etehon (Hokusai's Drawing Manuals)

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 92, 1834 vasi just as the phenomenon itselfDelicata prova in unedizione databile intorno alla seconda met del XIX secolo. Impressa su carta del Giappone. In perfetto stato di conservazione, con piccolo margine tuttintorno. Bibliografia M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland e Tokio, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, il vecchio pazzo per la pittura, Catalogo Mostra Milano 1999 2000, Londra, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, Londra, 1991 J. Hillier,