HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 32, 1834 sculture Along the perimeter are various

Along the perimeter are various small shrines

beginning to sign simply as “Hiroshige”

While being a highly imaginative vision

overlaying them on the same sheet

This confirms that Hokusai here also does not intend to represent a precise geographical context

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 32, 1834 sculture Along the perimeter are variousDelicate proof in an edition dating back to the second half of the 19th century. Printed on Japanese paper. In perfect condition, with a small margin all around. Bibliography M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland and Tokyo, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, the old madman for painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai