Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849 Woodblock print on paper. Two book leaves from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Chinowa no Fuji (Fuji in a Grass Hoop) and Futomiru Fuji (Surprise-View Fuji). The first leaf illustrating a priest standing next to a torii with a large wreath attached through which Mount Fuji is visible in the distance; on the left, two men and a woman are bathing at a cistern fed by water pouring from an opening in a tree. The second leaf with three men peering through a gap in the wall, admiring Mount Fuji through the thicket. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning, and binding holes. Mounted in a passepartout. Provenance: From a German private collection. The illustration Mount Fuji in a hoop of grass shows both physical and spiritual purification: before entering sacred places, visitors wash themselves at a well, while the Shinto priest symbolically cleanses a hoop hanging in the torii. Like a "picture within a picture", it frames Mount Fuji, which is also a symbol of purity. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) is one of the most renowned and influential artists in Japanese history. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai began his career as an apprentice in a woodblock print shop before venturing out on his own to pursue his passion for art. Over the course of his career, Hokusai created a vast body of work that included not only woodblock prints but also paintings, sketches, and illustrated books. His work is characterized by a relentless experimentation with style and technique, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of everyday life. Hokusai is perhaps best known for his iconic series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." These prints, which were produced between 1826 and 1833, are considered some of the most recognizable and beloved works of art in the world. Museum comparison: Identical prints are in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1147 and 1933.4.1120.
Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1849 Woodblock print on paper. Two book leaves from the third volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Chinowa no Fuji (Fuji in a Grass Hoop) and Futomiru Fuji (Surprise-View Fuji). The first leaf illustrating a priest standing next to a torii with a large wreath attached through which Mount Fuji is visible in the distance; on the left, two men and a woman are bathing at a cistern fed by water pouring from an opening in a tree. The second leaf with three men peering through a gap in the wall, admiring Mount Fuji through the thicket. SIZE of the sheet 22.6 x 15.6 cm (each) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning, and binding holes. Mounted in a passepartout. Provenance: From a German private collection. The illustration Mount Fuji in a hoop of grass shows both physical and spiritual purification: before entering sacred places, visitors wash themselves at a well, while the Shinto priest symbolically cleanses a hoop hanging in the torii. Like a "picture within a picture", it frames Mount Fuji, which is also a symbol of purity. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) is one of the most renowned and influential artists in Japanese history. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai began his career as an apprentice in a woodblock print shop before venturing out on his own to pursue his passion for art. Over the course of his career, Hokusai created a vast body of work that included not only woodblock prints but also paintings, sketches, and illustrated books. His work is characterized by a relentless experimentation with style and technique, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of everyday life. Hokusai is perhaps best known for his iconic series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." These prints, which were produced between 1826 and 1833, are considered some of the most recognizable and beloved works of art in the world. Museum comparison: Identical prints are in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1147 and 1933.4.1120.
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