HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 26, 1814-1849 sculture he left his law studies

he left his law studies and the textile industry to dedicate himself to painting in 1960

On the left

in the Montefeltro

" Probably Hokusai intends to suggest another problem of image rendering: how to represent reality as if it is truly before our eyes

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 26, 1814-1849 sculture he left his law studiesDelicate 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