HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 28, 1834 sculture Perfect impression printed on Rives

Perfect impression printed on Rives paper in a total of 150 copies

an episode drawn from the Soga monogatari (Tales of the Soga Brothers)

with wide untrimmed margins

I observed the first drafts depicting Kanazawa and Kamakura

The scene below reinforces the symbolism of the promise of prosperity: two farmers

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 28, 1834 sculture Perfect impression printed on RivesDelicate proof in an edition dating back to 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 madman for painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai