HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 38, 1834 vasi the meaning of the scene

the meaning of the scene remains clear: men fishing under the protection of a deity flowed from the waters

Well-executed bokashi shading throughout the print and slight gauffrage on the lotus leaves and women on the catwalk

designed to convey optimism and vitality

its ink tones

che riproducono vedute di località e viaggiatori lungo la strada per Tōkaidō

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 38, 1834 vasi the meaning of the sceneDelicate 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