Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849 Woodblock print on paper. Two book leaves from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Suidobashi Fuji (Fuji from Suidobashi) and Matagi Fuji (Fuji Straddled). The first leaf illustrates a man trying to cross the rubble near the riverbank while another man steers his boat in the rapid water. The second leaf depicting a cooper pounding the last stave into a large tub, Fuji visible through the gap between his legs, a good example of Hokusai’s constant emphasis on the formal resonance between the human body and the shape of Mount Fuji. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning and staining, 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: Identical prints are in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1126 and 1933.4.1116.
Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849 Woodblock print on paper. Two book leaves from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Suidobashi Fuji (Fuji from Suidobashi) and Matagi Fuji (Fuji Straddled). The first leaf illustrates a man trying to cross the rubble near the riverbank while another man steers his boat in the rapid water. The second leaf depicting a cooper pounding the last stave into a large tub, Fuji visible through the gap between his legs, a good example of Hokusai’s constant emphasis on the formal resonance between the human body and the shape of Mount Fuji. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning and staining, 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: Identical prints are in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1126 and 1933.4.1116.
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