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which occurred in the winter of the Hoei year (1707)
of new life
this scene presents some peculiarities: the cherry trees are rendered in rather skeletal and colorless forms
” while a group of travelers struggles forward in the foreground
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 58, 1814-1849 vasi ampi marginiDelicate 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 of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai