HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 64, 1836-1847 vasi Il luogo era noto per

Il luogo era noto per una leggenda ricordata anche nella guida illustrata Edo meisho zue (1834)

Joseph crosses a play of shadows created by the glow of the lantern

enhancing the scenic and symbolic effect of the composition

perhaps a platform for performances or for moon observation

dominates the heart of Japan

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 64, 1836-1847 vasi Il luogo era noto perStunning proof with good contrasts, referable 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. Reasoned 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 York: