Hokusai, Katsushika (1760 - 1849)
Woodblock used for 4 book illustrations
Original double-sided woodblock used to make four pages of Ehon jôruri zekku – Illustrations of jôruri, published in 1815. Block size: 41 x 22x1.8 cm.
Ref.: Jack Hillier: The Art of Hokusai in Book Illustration, pp. 136f
The impressions of each side were made by contemporary print artist Paul Binnie. Print size: 32.4 x 21.4 cm.
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Fine overall condition. It is very rare that an original woodblock from this period survives. Especially impressive is the delicate craftmanship of the carver. Naturally the two impressions are included in the price.
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