Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849, 1834 Woodblock print on paper. One book leaf from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Aoyama no Fuji (Fuji at Aoyama). The second book leaf from the first volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Konohana Sakuyahime no mikoto (Goddess Konohana Sakuyahime). The first leaf with an umbrella maker applying waterproofing oil to an assembled umbrella, the cones of the folded umbrella appearing as a range of lesser peaks below Fuji, and the open ones as clouds passing overhead. The second leaf illustrating the Goddess of Fuji, hovering in the heavens like the peak itself, surrounded by fluffy clouds. In her right hand she holds a mirror, a Shinto symbol of purity and divinity, and in the left hand a branch of the sacred sakaki tree. Dressed in voluminous gowns, the goddess’s hair adorned with a stylized butterfly ornament. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning, and binding holes. Mounted in a passepartout. Provenance: From a German private collection. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) is one of the most renowned and influential artists in Japanese history. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai began his career as an apprentice in a woodblock print shop before venturing out on his own to pursue his passion for art. Over the course of his career, Hokusai created a vast body of work that included not only woodblock prints but also paintings, sketches, and illustrated books. His work is characterized by a relentless experimentation with style and technique, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of everyday life. Hokusai is perhaps best known for his iconic series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." These prints, which were produced between 1826 and 1833, are considered some of the most recognizable and beloved works of art in the world. Museum comparison: An identical print of Fuji at Aoyama is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1111. An identical print of the Goddess Konohana Sakuyahime is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1027.
Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849, 1834 Woodblock print on paper. One book leaf from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Aoyama no Fuji (Fuji at Aoyama). The second book leaf from the first volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Konohana Sakuyahime no mikoto (Goddess Konohana Sakuyahime). The first leaf with an umbrella maker applying waterproofing oil to an assembled umbrella, the cones of the folded umbrella appearing as a range of lesser peaks below Fuji, and the open ones as clouds passing overhead. The second leaf illustrating the Goddess of Fuji, hovering in the heavens like the peak itself, surrounded by fluffy clouds. In her right hand she holds a mirror, a Shinto symbol of purity and divinity, and in the left hand a branch of the sacred sakaki tree. Dressed in voluminous gowns, the goddess’s hair adorned with a stylized butterfly ornament. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning, and binding holes. Mounted in a passepartout. Provenance: From a German private collection. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) is one of the most renowned and influential artists in Japanese history. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai began his career as an apprentice in a woodblock print shop before venturing out on his own to pursue his passion for art. Over the course of his career, Hokusai created a vast body of work that included not only woodblock prints but also paintings, sketches, and illustrated books. His work is characterized by a relentless experimentation with style and technique, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of everyday life. Hokusai is perhaps best known for his iconic series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." These prints, which were produced between 1826 and 1833, are considered some of the most recognizable and beloved works of art in the world. Museum comparison: An identical print of Fuji at Aoyama is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1111. An identical print of the Goddess Konohana Sakuyahime is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1027.
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