A Realistic Sketchbook by Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu) 北斎写真画譜

The image shows an open book with a black and white drawing of a landscape. The drawing is on yellowed paper with a black border around it. The drawing depicts a snowy mountain on the left side, with a body of water in front of it. There are several boats on the water, and a tree on the right side. There are also some buildings in the foreground. The sky is cloudy. The book is open to a double-page spread, with the pages slightly yellowed and worn. The background behind the book is white.

Artwork Details

Date: 1814 (Bunka 11)
Medium: Woodblock printed book (orihon, accordion-style); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 599 × 400 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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