HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 89, 1836-1847 sculture tobacco leaves are laid out

tobacco leaves are laid out to dry

The theme of longevity is further reinforced by the figure of Fukurokuju himself and his traditional companion

while two figures

The series is inspired by the silhouettes prepared by the artist in 1925 in his Atelier Simultané in Paris

populated by figures engaged in their activities along the banks

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 89, 1836-1847 sculture tobacco leaves are laid outStunning proof with good contrasts, attributable to the print run of Eirakuya Tshir (mid 19th century) from the original woods of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Annotated Bibliography H. D. Smith II, Hokusai: One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji, New York: George Braziller, 1988 M. Forrer, Hokusai, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 1991 M. Forrer, Hokusai, New