rivelare la forma delle cose attraverso un sol colpo di pennello (Denshin kaishu Ippitsu gafu)
the coniferous hills and Fuji are rendered with few and dense brush strokes
Sculpted and pigmented African mahogany statue from Uganda
the poet sits thoughtfully on the shore
The decorative elegance of the horse and the mountain on the right stands in contrast to the tense mix of contrasts on the left
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 83, 1834 sculture rivelare la forma delle coseDelicate 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