Katsushika Collection (page 6)

The Actor Nakamura Noshio II, in Female Role, Holding a Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute), 1796 (Kansei, 6th year)

Kiyotaki Kannon Waterfall at Sakanoshita on the Tokaido (Tokaido Sakanoshita Kiyotaki kannon), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1832

Kirifuri Waterfall at Kurokami Mountain in Shimotsuke (Shimotsuke Kurokamiyama Kirifuri no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1832

People in the rain, 1819, (1924). Creator: Hokusai
People in the rain, 1819, (1924). From the " Hokusai Gwashiki" by Hokusai, [1819]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown

Various birds: woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817
HOKUSAI: BIRDS, 1817. Various birds: woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817

Ink wash drawing of bamboo on handmade paper by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830-1850
JAPAN: BAMBOO, c1830-1850. Ink wash drawing of bamboo on handmade paper by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830-1850

The practice spears bear padded tips and each samurai has tucked up his kimono
SAMURAI AT SPEAR-DRILL, 1817. The practice spears bear padded tips and each samurai has tucked up his kimono, a precaution taken whenever trouble seemed imminent

Seven sumo wrestlers going about their business. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Mangwa of Katsushika Hokusai
SUMO WRESTLERS, 1817. Seven sumo wrestlers going about their business. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Mangwa of Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee
HOKUSAI: SUMO. Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee. Woodblock print, 1817, by Katsushika Hokusai for his Manga

The Setsubun, or casting out of evil, ceremony at the Spring Equinox. Performed against a background of Shinto symbols
HOKUSAI: SETSUBUN, 1816. The Setsubun, or casting out of evil, ceremony at the Spring Equinox. Performed against a background of Shinto symbols by a fierce samurai

Using indigo, rural workers put designs on a piece of cloth. Screen painting, late 18th century, by Katsushika Hokusai
JAPAN: COTTON PROCESSING. Using indigo, rural workers put designs on a piece of cloth. Screen painting, late 18th century, by Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match. Tying the sash, trying out the Defensive Posture, and Stamping the Feet
SUMO WRESTLERS, 1817. Japanese Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match. Tying the sash, trying out the Defensive Posture, and Stamping the Feet

Duck Swimming in Water, 1847. Ink and colours on silk. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

On road, porters carrying loaded baskets on shoulder pole and mendicant monk holds his hat. Women collect water at spring and downstream man washes feet, c1835

Fuji at Kanaya on the Tokaido Road. From Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c1831. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

Two trading vessels under sail, view of Mount Fuji in distance. From Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c1831. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

Hokusai woodcut - The Waterfall at Ono
Reproduction of a woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849) entitled: The Waterfall at Ono. Date: circa early 19th century

Hokusai woodcut - Girl walking in the snow
Reproduction of a woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849) entitled: Girl walking in the snow Date: circa early 19th century

HOKUSAI: BIRD, c1840. Ink drawing by Katsushika Hokusai, c1840

HOKUSAI: FLOWER, c1840. Ink drawing by Katsushika Hokusai, c1840

CHINA: WOMEN AND SAGE. Two young Chinese women braiding a cord before a screen depicting the Chinese sage Huang Shangping. Woodcut in colors by Hokusai Katsushika, c1799

Yabase no kihan, Japan, Returning sails at Yabase by Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849

A Wild Sea at Choshi, illustration from One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean 1832-34
XIR201627 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

Shakuyaku kana ari, Peony and canary. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1833 or 1834], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.2 x 17.4 cm

Kanagawa oki nami ura, The great wave off shore of Kanagawa. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1826 and 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Fukagawa mannenbashi shita, Beneath Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1826 and 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Sanka hakuu, Shower below the summit. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1826 and 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Mino no kuni yAcrAcnotaki, YAcrAc waterfall in Mino Province. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1890 and 1940, from an earlier print], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.9 x 26.2 cm

TAckaidAc ejiri tago no ura ryakuzu, A sketch of Tago Bay at Ejiri along the Tokaido. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1833 or 1834], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.9 x 37.2 cm

Suehirogari, A Noh kyogen, Suehirogari. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1801 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.7 x 31.9 cm

SesshA ajigawaguchi tenpAcsan, Mount Tempo at Setchu from the mouth of the River Aji. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1833 or 1834], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25 x 36.7 cm

Minazuki, The sixth month, washing the shrine. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1791 or 1792], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22 x 15.4 cm

Kinuta no tamagawa, Beating cloth (Kinuta) of The Six Jewel Rivers. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1801 and 1805, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.3 x 18.4 cm

Dainagon tsunenobu, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1835 or 1836], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.5 x 37.2 cm. Print shows two men carrying baskets suspended from a long shoulder pole

Gokuin sen emon to okuri no onna, Gokuin Seneimon. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1801 and 1805], 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.4 x 17.2 cm

Hikitejaya mae no yuki usagi, Presenting a snow bunny on a tray in front of a tea shop. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1798 or 1799], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14 x 18.7 cm

Sakadaru o sashiageru otoko, A man lifting a sake barrel. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.7 x 13.1 cm

Hahaoya ni umanori suru yAcji, A child riding his mother like a horse. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.4 x 18.6 cm

Kemari suru sankanjo, Three women playing foot ball. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 17.7 x 24.4 cm. Print shows three women

Shinpan ukie hankai kAcmon no zu, New perspective print: General Fanhui at Hongmen. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1781 and 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.6 x 38.1 cm

Tanzaku o motsu yA'jo, Courtesan holding a poem card (Tanzaku). Katsushika, Hokumei, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.3 x 18.5 cm

HiAcgi, HiAcgi: Japanese cypress folding fan. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1820 and 1822], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.7 x 18.7 cm

Sandanme, Act three [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.4 x 17 cm

JA'ichidanme, Act eleven [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.4 x 16.9 cm

JA'nidanme, Act twelve [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.6 x 16.5 cm

ShAcno, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.8 x 11.4 cm. Print shows three travelers sitting in a room at a rest stop, eating and drinking

Kudanme, Act nine [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.4 x 16.9 cm

Hachidanme, Act eight [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.7 x 17 cm

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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.