HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 45, 1834 vasi In this image

In this image

The result is a scene where geographical verisimilitude gives way to compositional strength

standing out especially in the use of color contrasts

This sentiment is expressed by the child who

dressed in formal kamishimo

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 45, 1834 vasi In this imageA splendid proof with good contrasts, attributable to the Eirakuya Tshir edition (mid 19th century) from the original blocks of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Selected 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: