HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 82, 1834 vasi sits with his paper ready

sits with his paper ready and his brushes

Beautiful proof with good colors

but he distinguished himself for a solitary choice: the use of color in abstraction rather than figures

referring to the print by Eirakuya Tōshirō (mid 19th century) from the original woods of the Egawa workshop

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 82, 1834 vasi sits with his paper readyDelicate 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