Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913) was an important Japanese painter of the Maruyama-Shijō school
the aristocratic game of keeping the ball in the air
a period considered particularly insidious due to diseases and heat
compared to other more successful prints
Smith & Poster
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 15, 1834 sculture Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913) was anDelicate 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