Katsushika Collection (#2)

Woman Folding Cloth, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Woman Folding Cloth, late 18th-early 19th century

Sekiya Village on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Sekiya no sato), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Attire, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Attire, late 18th-early 19th century

Poem by Ariwara no Narihira, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1839

Ashi Clam, from the series "Genroku Kasen Kai-awase", 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Ashi Clam, from the series " Genroku Kasen Kai-awase", 1821

Poem by Chunagon Atsutada (Fujiwara no Asatada), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921

Poem by Akazome Emon, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921

Landscape. Creator: Hokusai
Landscape

Tama River in Musashi Province (Bushu Tamagawa), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Horse Pattern (Koma shobu), from the series Horses, 1822. Creator: Hokusai
Horse Pattern (Koma shobu), from the series Horses, 1822

Tsukudajima in Musashi Province (Buyo Tsukudajima), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Print, 1820. Creator: Hokusai
Print, 1820

Young Ladies Paying Homage to a Shrine, ca. 1814. Creator: Hokusai
Young Ladies Paying Homage to a Shrine, ca. 1814

Cock, Hen, and Nadeshiko (Dianthus Superbus). Creator: Hokusai
Cock, Hen, and Nadeshiko (Dianthus Superbus)

Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on the Tokaido (Tokaido Okazaki Yahagi no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), ca. 1830

Dragonfly and Bellflower, late 1820s. Creator: Hokusai
Dragonfly and Bellflower, late 1820s

Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province (Mino no Yoro no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1832

The Waterfall Where Yoshitsune Washed His Horse at Yoshino in Yamato Province (Washu Yoshino Yoshitsune uma arai no taki)

Under the Mannen Bridge at Fukagawa (Fukagawa Mannenbashi shita), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Roben Waterfall at Oyama in Sagami Province (Soshu Oyama Roben no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1827

Man on a Raft. Creator: Hokusai
Man on a Raft

Ono Waterfall on the Kisokaido (Kisokaido Ono no bakufu), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1832

Nakahara in Sagami Province (Soshu Nakahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Shichirigahama in Sagami Province (Soshu Shichirigahama), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province (Echizen Fukui no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), 1827-30

Cherry Blossoms at Yoshino (Yoshino), from the series Snow, Moon, and Flowers (Setsugekka), ca. 1833

Old View of the Boat-bridge at Sano in Kozuke Province (Kozuke Sano funabashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), 1827-30

Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province (Koshu Isawa no akatsuki), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Poem by Sosei Hoshi, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921

Poem by Gon-chunagon Masafusa (Oe no Masafusa), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921

Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Fugaku Hyakkei, 1834-35. Creator: Hokusai
Fugaku Hyakkei, 1834-35

The Ninth-Month Kabuki Dance "Kikujido", ca. 1796. Creator: Hokusai
The Ninth-Month Kabuki Dance " Kikujido", ca. 1796

The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783. Creator: Hokusai
The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783

Still Life: Double Cherry-Blossom Branch, Telescope, Sweet Fish, and Tissue Case, ca. 1804-13

Young Lady with Lamp; Man and Woman on Veranda of Tea-House. Creator: Hokusai
Young Lady with Lamp; Man and Woman on Veranda of Tea-House

Two Young Ladies at Shore; One Pointing. Creator: Hokusai
Two Young Ladies at Shore; One Pointing

Print. Creator: Hokusai
Print

River Scene with Bridge in Foreground, ca. 1810. Creator: Hokusai
River Scene with Bridge in Foreground, ca. 1810

A Ferry boat Crossing the Bay. Creator: Hokusai
A Ferry boat Crossing the Bay

Tenpozan at the Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Sesshu Ajikawaguchi Tenpozan), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran)

A Warrior. Creator: Hokusai
A Warrior

Rooster, Hen and Chicken with Spiderwort, ca. 1830-33. Creator: Hokusai
Rooster, Hen and Chicken with Spiderwort, ca. 1830-33

The Amida Falls in the Far Reaches of the Kisokaido Road (Kisoji no oku Amida-ga-taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1827

The Suspension Bridge on the Border of Hida and Etchu Provinces (Hietsu no sakai tsuribashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), ca. 1830

Hodogaya on the Tokaido (Tokaido Hodogaya), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Sazai Hall at the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats (Gohyaku Rakanji Sazaido), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Fuji from Gotenyama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido (Tokaido Shinagawa Gotenyama no Fuji), 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.