HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 27, 1814-1849 sculture artist's seal printed (cm 22

artist's seal printed (cm 22

The meaning of wonder is enhanced by the Chinese poetry on the wall in the upper right

affiche realizzata per il Jazz Festival di Montreux

The poet's gesture has been interpreted in various ways: Western observers

one of the five lakes around Fuji

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 27, 1814-1849 sculture artist's seal printed (cm 22Delicate 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