HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 29, 1834 vasi with untouched margins

with untouched margins

Kokeshi are wooden dolls with simple and essential shapes

there is a curious type of winch-like arrangement through which a basket of boxed food is being pulled down a rope

on the occasion of the master's exhibition at the namesake gallery

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 29, 1834 vasi with untouched marginsDelicate 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