Katsushika Collection (#8)

Shimada, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.8 x 16.6 cm. Print shows porters carrying a large sedan chair, pilgrims, and packages across a wide stream

Kanaya, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.7 cm. Print shows two women at wash tubs and a horse feeding in the background

Maisaka, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 16.5 cm. Print shows two ships headed out to sea

Ishiyakushi, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.3 x 16.4 cm. Print shows an elderly traveler or monk reading banners hanging above a watering trough; his hat

Kuwana, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.3 x 16.6 cm. Print shows two woman and a child with baskets of eggs or colored stones

Nissaka, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 16.6 cm. Print shows a man standing on a large square of cloth spread on the ground

Yokkaichi, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.4 cm. Print shows two women travelers smoking pipes, sitting in baskets on a horse, with a male attendant

Fujisawa, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.5 cm. Print shows two travelers, a man and a women or both women

Odawara, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.6 cm. Print shows two travelers, a woman standing next to a large trunk

Numazu, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.5 cm. Print shows two women(?) carrying baskets and dragging clam(?) rakes as they walk along the shore

ChiryA, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 16.5 cm. Print shows a view through clouds above rooftops, of a shrine and mountains

Kanbara, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.1 x 16.3 cm. Print shows fishermen pulling ashore large fish nets

Shirasuka, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.6 x 16.5 cm. Print shows a man and a woman in domestic setting with bowl of fabric or clay

Arai, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 12 x 16.9 cm. Print shows pilgrims and a porter with shoulder pole on the TAckaidAc Road

Shirasuka, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 15.9 cm. Print shows a man and a woman in domestic setting with bowl of fabric or clay

Yoshiwara, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 16 cm. Print shows an older man and two young apprentices, possibly women

Okazaki shuku sono ni, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.3 x 16.5 cm

Kanagawa, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.4 x 16.6 cm. Print shows two women in a room, possibly at a teahouse in Kanagawa on the TAckaidAc Road

Fujikawa, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 12 x 16.8 cm. Print shows several pilgrims, two on horseback, and a porter crossing a small bridge near Fukikawa

Goyu, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.3 x 16.3 cm. Print shows a woman, possibly a courtesan, arranging her hair in front of a mirror

Ishiyama no shA'getsu, Autumn moon at Ishiyama. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23 x 17.3 cm

Hira no bosetsu, Evening snow at Hira. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.1 x 17.4 cm

Awazu no seiran, Night storm at Awazu. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.1 x 17.3 cm

Mii no banshAc, Temple bell at Mii. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.1 x 17.2 cm

Seta no sekisho, Evening glow at Seta. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.1 x 17.3 cm

Katada no rakugan, Descending geese at Katada. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.1 x 17.3 cm

Mikiri no fuji, A limited view of Mount Fuji. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1836], 1 print : woodcut; 21.1 x 14.4 cm

Murasame no fuji, Viewing Mount Fuji through spring rain at the village. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1836], 1 print : woodcut; 20.2 x 13.9 cm

Ooigawa okegoe no fuji, Viewing Mount Fuji from a bucket boat going down the River Oi. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1836], 1 print : woodcut; 21.2 x 14.6 cm

Futomi fuji, Mount Fuji at second glance. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1836], 1 print : woodcut; 21.2 x 14.6 cm

Oharame, Oharame: village girl from Ohara. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1829. 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.6 x 18.7 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 18.8 cm

Kasanui, Making umbrellas. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1802. 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.8 x 18.9 cm. Print shows a woman sitting with a man who is sewing an umbrella

Yanagi no kezuribana, Willow bundle offering (Kezuribana). Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1797. 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.8 x 18.5 cm. Print shows the text of two poems

Komatsubiki, Picking young pines. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1807], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.9 x 18.2 cm. Print shows a woman and a young boy gathering pine boughs

Yoshiwara suzume, Yoshiwara Sparrow. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1807], 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.8 x 18.3 cm

Nanairo zazenmame, Seven types of beans for seated meditation. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1807], 1 print : woodcut, color; 13.4 x 18.7 cm

Benkeigani to tsubaki, Benkei crab and camellia. Katsushika, TaitAc II, approximately 1810-approximately 1853, artist, [between 1825 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.1 x 17.9 cm

Tekkai zu, The Chinese sage Tieguai. Katsushika, TaitAc II, approximately 1810-approximately 1853, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34 x 7.5 cm

TActo honjo tatekawa, Tategawa at the capital. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1833 or 1834, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.1 x 35.8 cm

TActo honjo tatekawa, Tategawa at the capital. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1833 or 1834, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.3 x 36.1 cm

Shimotsuke kurokami-yama kurifuri no taki, Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimosuke. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.2 x 26 cm

Kiso kaidAc ono no bakufu, Ono Falls on the KisokaidAc. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.5 x 25.9 cm

Shonin tozan, Pilgrims climbing. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1834. 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.2 x 35.6 cm. Print shows pilgrims climbing toward a mountain cave filled with monks

ShAcgastu kamuro manzai, Young attendants (Kamuro) celebrating the New Year. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1791 or 1792], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.8 x 15.4 cm

TActo aoigaoka no taki, Aoi gaok waterfall. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1832 or 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 26 cm

BushA tamagawa, Tama River in BushA'. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1831 or 1832], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.9 x 37.1 cm

Aoyama enza no matsu, The cushion pine at Aoyama. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1832 or 1833], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.3 x 36.9 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.