The silhouette of Fuji is not defined by a sharp outline
Hokusai illustrates the legendary killing of a gigantic boar by the valiant Nitta no Shirō Tadatsune (13th century)
British Museum Press
showcasing the high technical and expressive mastery of the artist
Stunning proof with bright colors and subtle marks
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 44, 1835 vasi The silhouette of Fuji isStunning proof with good contrasts, attributable to the print run of Eirakuya Tshir (mid 19th century) from the original woods of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Annotated 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