Katsushika Hokusai

The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyōdō near Ashikaga, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

‘The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyōdō near Ashikaga’ from “Unusual Views of Celebrated Bridges in the Provinces”, by Katsushika Hokusai This is one of the series of Unusual Views of Celebrated Bridges in the Provinces, and Mt. Gyōdō got its name because it was a mountain for Shugendo. This bridge also appears in Chapter 7 …

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Peonies and Butterfly, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

“Enjoying the Evening Cool Viewing Fireworks at Ryôgoku Bridge”, by Katsushika Hokusai Hokusai attempted to express wind, air, and even time.In this work, the petals and leaves of a peony in full bloom fill the entire screen in fine detail, and the moment when the butterfly tries to stay on the peony, which is swaying …

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Enjoying the Evening Cool Viewing Fireworks at Ryôgoku Bridge, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

“Enjoying the Evening Cool Viewing Fireworks at Ryôgoku Bridge”, by Katsushika Hokusai This ukiyo-e is one of the most representative works from the period when Hokusai was calling himself Shunro. Related article: Ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai: biography, facts, and works It depicts people watching fireworks at the opening of the river on May 28, the …

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“Shell Gathering” painted by Katsushika Hokusai

“Shell Gathering” by Katsushika Hokusai The theme of clamming is often depicted in ukiyo-e. This work is well drawn to the end, and the mountains in the distance are casually eye-catching. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) painted the mountains on the right side of the picture in the style of an ink painting. The mountains on the …

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Hokusai: Mad about Painting exhibition at Freer

Freer Gallery of Art’s exhibition, Hokusai: Mad about Painting, November 23, 2019–November 8, 2020 <figure> <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg”> <img width=”454″ height=”1024″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002-454×1024.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=454%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 454w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=133%2C300&amp;ssl=1 133w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=66%2C150&amp;ssl=1 66w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?resize=768%2C1734&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FS-F1900.47_002.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w” sizes=”(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px” /> </a> <figcaption>Thunder God </figcaption> </figure> <br /><!– Japa Link Unit 2 –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3791981835″ …

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HOKUSAI vs HOKUSAI’s pupils at Sumdia Hokusai Museum

Special Exhibition HOKUSAI vs HOKUSAI’s pupils at Sumida Hokusai Museum in Japan <figure> <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg”> <img width=”531″ height=”768″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?w=531&amp;ssl=1 531w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vechtende_helden_RP-P-1984-87.jpg?resize=104%2C150&amp;ssl=1 104w” sizes=”(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px” /> </a> <figcaption>Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa, by Katsushika Hokusai</figcaption> </figure> <br /><!– Japa Link Unit 2 –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3791981835″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br …

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American museums owing Hokusai’s famous wave prints

“The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai in US <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/597437a2035f6cfb3ca4d7e4194eef6b.jpg”> <img width=”519″ height=”376″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/597437a2035f6cfb3ca4d7e4194eef6b.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/597437a2035f6cfb3ca4d7e4194eef6b.jpg?w=519&amp;ssl=1 519w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/597437a2035f6cfb3ca4d7e4194eef6b.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w” sizes=”(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px” /> </a> <br /><!– Japa Link Unit 2 –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3791981835″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br /> The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, one of the most famous works of …

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Strawberry geranium and Toad, and Flounder and Dianthus, painted by Katsushika Hokusai

Hokusai’s painting, “Strawberry geranium and Toad”, and “Flounder and Dianthus” <a data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default” href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/800px-Hokusai_Flat_fish_and_pink.jpg”> <img width=”640″ height=”233″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/800px-Hokusai_Flat_fish_and_pink.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/800px-Hokusai_Flat_fish_and_pink.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/800px-Hokusai_Flat_fish_and_pink.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/800px-Hokusai_Flat_fish_and_pink.jpg?resize=768%2C279&amp;ssl=1 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px” /> </a> <br /><!– Japacul Link Unit –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3145397812″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br /></p> <h2>”Strawberry Geranium and Toad”</h2> <p>Eaves tile with Mistutomoe Crest which is …

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