HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 83, 1834 sculture ironia e precisione

ironia e precisione

rivelare la forma delle cose attraverso un sol colpo di pennello (Denshin kaishu Ippitsu gafu)

the poet sits thoughtfully on the shore

the coniferous hills and Fuji are rendered with few and dense brush strokes

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 83, 1834 sculture ironia e precisioneDelicate proof in a version 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 of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai