HOKUSAI (1760-1849). New Year event
Artist:
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
Subject:
Three court ladies with attendants, gathering pine saplings at New Year, with rising sun.
Description:
A rare large surimono complete with the text probably announcing a musical event.
Signature:
Gakyōjin Hokusai ga
Date:
1798-1810 ca.
Publisher:
Privately published.
Size:
38,9x51,2
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Remarks:
Another impression without the text is in the collection of the British Museum no. 1907,0326,0.9
Conditions:
Slightly faded, some repair in the text part otherwise in general good conditions.
Item no:
D 172