Katsushika Collection

The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817
HOKUSAI: ELEPHANT. The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817

The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. (1925). Artist: Hokusai
The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. After a colour woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Original work housed in The British Museum

KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830

Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Red Shoki, the Demon Queller, dated 1847. Creator: Hokusai
Red Shoki, the Demon Queller, dated 1847

The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyodo near Ashikaga... late 18th-early 19th century
The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyodo near Ashikaga (Ashikaga Gyodozan kumo no kakehashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), 1760-1849

Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - The Lantern Spectre. A burning paper lamp takes on the aspect of a spectral face - one of a set of Ghosts and Goblins. Date: circa 1810

Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33. Creator: Hokusai
Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33

Wild Geese and Water, 1839. Creator: Hokusai
Wild Geese and Water, 1839

Pilgrims Bathing in Roben Waterfall, c1827. Pilgrims are taking a ritual bath before visiting the shrine at Oyama. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

KATSUSHIKA: FISHING, c1834. A man fishing from a rock shaped like a wave, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1834

Hokusai woodcut - Ushibori: A Junk moored among reeds
Reproduction of a woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849) entitled: Ushibori: A Junk moored among reeds. Date: early 19th century

Street scene (top) / Public bath (bottom). Sketch from Katsushika Hokusais Manga, c1836
HOKUSAI: SKETCH, 1836. Street scene (top)/Public bath (bottom). Sketch from Katsushika Hokusais Manga, c1836

Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire
HOKUSAI: SIX SAMURAI, 1817. Six samurai; the upper three at court, practicing their archery; the lower three in traditional hunting attire. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai

Poem by Gon-Chunagon Sadaie, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), late 18th-early 19th century

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1835

Ri Haku from the series Mirrors of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Shiika shashin kyo), ca. 1832

Lake Suwa in Shinano Province by Katsushika Hokusai
Lake Suwa in Shinano Province (Shinshū Suwako), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) by Katsushika Hokusai (17601849). Date: circa 1830s

Duck Swimming in Water, 1847. Artist: Hokusai
Duck Swimming in Water, 1847. From the British Museum, London

Banana Garden at Nakashima (Nakashima shoen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), ca. 1832

Fuji from Inume (?) Pass. Creator: Hokusai
Fuji from Inume (?) Pass

Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Yamashiro, from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), ca. 1830

Mask of Fudo Myoo, 18th-19th century. Creator: School of Katsushika Hokusai
Mask of Fudo Myoo, 18th-19th century. Edo period

Traveller washing his horse at Hodogaya station by Hokusai
Japanese woodblock print - part of Hokusai Katsushika Tokaido series, a traveller washing his horse at Hodogaya station by Katsushika Hokusai (17601849). Date: 1804

Moon, Persimmon and Grasshopper, 1807. Artist: Hokusai
Moon, Persimmon and Grasshopper, 1807. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) in the Role of Mongaku Shonin Disguised as Yamagatsu from... 1781-1801. Creator: Hokusai
Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) in the Role of Mongaku Shonin Disguised as Yamagatsu from the Play Kin no Menuki Minamotoya Kakutsuba, 1781-1801

A Wild Sea at Choshi, illustration from One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean
528399 A Wild Sea at Choshi, illustration from One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean, 1832-34 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Musee Guimet, Paris

Sound of the Lake at Rinkai (Rinkai kosei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), ca. 1832

The Waterwheel at Onden (Onden no suisha), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Autumn Sky at Choko (Choko shusei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), ca. 1832

Noboto Bay (Noboto no ura), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Bamboo Hedge at Kumemura (Kumemura chikuri), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), ca. 1832

Morning after the Snow at Koishikawa in Edo (Koishikawa yuki no ashita), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Imadogawa, ca. 1801-4. Creator: Hokusai
Imadogawa, ca. 1801-4

Fuji from the Katakura Tea Fields in Suruga (Sunshu Katakura chaen no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

New Years Day at the Ogiya Seiro, ca. 1804. Creator: Hokusai
New Years Day at the Ogiya Seiro, ca. 1804

The Sacred Spring at Jogaku (Jogaku reisen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), 1832

Mount Fuji of the Mists (Vol. 1); Mount Fuji of the Ascending Dragon (Vol. 2), 1834-35

Poem by Abe no Nakamaro, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), late 18th-early 19th century

A Courtesan on Parade, Dressed in Many Robes, late 18th-early 19th century

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I (1660-1704), late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I (1660-1704), late 18th-early 19th century

Poem by Fujiwara no Michinobu Ason, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1760-1845

Spring in the Rice Fields, ca. 1800. ca. 1800. Creator: Hokusai
Spring in the Rice Fields, ca. 1800

Storm below Mount Fuji (Sanka no haku u), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

The Top of Mount Fuji, ca. 1800. Creator: Hokusai
The Top of Mount Fuji, ca. 1800

Poem by Sarumaru Dayu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1839

The New Fields at Ono in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ono shinden), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

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Katsushika, a name synonymous with the iconic Japanese artist Hokusai and his mesmerizing woodblock prints. From "The Blind Men and the Elephant" to "Under the Wave off Kanagawa, " Katsushika's art captures the essence of Japan's rich cultural heritage. In 1817, Hokusai unveiled "The Blind Men and the Elephant, " a woodblock print from his renowned Manga series. This masterpiece depicts various blind men touching different parts of an elephant, symbolizing how perception varies depending on one's limited perspective. Another captivating work by Katsushika is "The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road. " Created in 1832, this print showcases a majestic waterfall cascading down as travelers journey along the famous Kiso Road. It beautifully portrays nature's grandeur intertwined with human existence. One cannot mention Katsushika without mentioning his most celebrated piece – "The Great Wave. " Crafted around 1830, this color woodcut features brave men navigating treacherous waves near Kanagawa while Mount Fuji stands tall in the background. Its dynamic composition and vivid colors make it an enduring symbol of resilience against nature's forces. Ejiri in Suruga Province presents another breathtaking scene from Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series. With meticulous detail, he captures Ejiri's serene beauty as people go about their daily lives amidst lush landscapes and distant mountains. Hokusai also delves into mythology with works like "Red Shoki, The Demon Queller. " Painted in 1847, this depiction showcases Shoki subduing evil spirits through his fierce gaze and powerful presence—a testament to Japan's folklore traditions. "The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyodo near Ashikaga" transports us back to late 18th-early 19th century Japan. This tranquil setting invites contemplation as we imagine crossing this bridge suspended among ethereal clouds, connecting the earthly realm to the spiritual.