Post WWll Ukiyo-E Minature Woodblock Prints: 36 Views of Fuji, Japan by Katsushika Hokusai - a Pair

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A set of two post WWll Ukiyo-e woodblock prints on washi paper by the famous master Katsushika Hokusai (Japan, 1760-1849). … more A set of two post WWll Ukiyo-e woodblock prints on washi paper by the famous master Katsushika Hokusai (Japan, 1760-1849).

From the 36 Views of Mount Fuji Series.
#16 - Mishima Pass in Kai Province where 3 travellers try to encircle a huge cryptomeria tree. "Fugaku Sanju-rokkei" (Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji) Koshu. Originally published in 1829 - 33
#9 - Mishima Pass in Kai Province (Kôshû Mishima-goe), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjûrokkei) portrays travellers and their horses in front of Mt Fuji.
Desired baren marks are visible, delicate bokashi, average bleed through.

These smaller post card size prints were made after WWll in Japan for locals and foreigners alike, as a momento of their visit. The detail is incredible and the artist allows us a look back in time via these little portals of artwork. Wood block is an very time consuming and exacting art. Very collectable now with important sales an major auction houses.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
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