Hokusai: The Tama River in Musashi Province (Bushû Tamagawa) (Sold)

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai
Title: The Tama River in Musashi Province (Bushû Tamagawa)
Series: 36 Views of Mount Fuji
Date: ca. 1831

A boat navigates the Tama (Jewel) River as orange mist rises beneath the peak of Mount Fuji. This somewhat later edition shows stronger color, more contrast and black outlines, which completely changes the feeling of the print. This print always lacks a publisher’s mark.

Condition: Good impression, very good color and condition. Black outline. Center fold.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi
Literature: See Forrer’s “Hokusai”, plate 14.
Signature: zen Hokusai Iitsu hitsu

SKU: HOK078