The Origami Makers, Japanese Ukiyo-E Woodblock of Two Young Ladies by Hokusai

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Framed Mid Century print of two Japanese ladies in their kimonos in front of a curtained window by Hokusai. They … Read more Framed Mid Century print of two Japanese ladies in their kimonos in front of a curtained window by Hokusai. They are attempting to make origami items! Hokusai was known for is portrayals of everyday life in Japan. On traditional washi paper, with card surround.
Signed and chopped as such in ink with reverse swastika, also signed in pencil faintly on the card.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
H10", W7", D.5".

KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849), who also used the names Shunro, Sori, Kako, Taito, Gakyojin, Iitsu, and Manji, was a Japanese master artist and printmaker of the ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) school. His early works represent the full spectrum of ukiyo-e art, including single sheet prints of landscapes and actors, hand paintings, and surimono (printed things), such as greetings and announcements. Later he concentrated on the classical themes of the samurai and Chinese subjects. His famous print series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” published between 1826 and 1833, marked the summit in the history of the Japanese landscape print. See less