Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

Kintai (Brocade) Bridge, Suo Province (Suo no kuni kintaibashi)

Maker

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎 (Japanese, 1760-1849, b. in Edo, Japan)
Nishimuraya Yohachi 西村屋与八 (Japanese, 1759-1869), publisher

Title

Kintai (Brocade) Bridge, Suo Province (Suo no kuni kintaibashi)
Wondrous views of famous bridges in the various provinces
Shokoku meikyo kiran

Period

Edo (Japanese period)

Year

ca. 1831-1832

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink and color

Supports

Geography

Place Made: Japan

Dimensions

Image: 24.9 x 36.8 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Circular red stamp verso, bottom right area.

Signature: Zen Hokusai Iitsu hitsu

Seals: Publisher's seal | Eijudo;censor's seal | kiwame

Identification

Edition

Edition: center fold, quite faded

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.1225

Type

Exhibition History

Mountains and Rivers
Scenic Views of Japan
Jul 10, 2009 – Nov 01, 2009

Image use

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Tombstone

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎 (Japanese, 1760-1849, b. in Edo, Japan)
Nishimuraya Yohachi 西村屋与八 (Japanese, 1759-1869), publisher
Kintai (Brocade) Bridge, Suo Province (Suo no kuni kintaibashi); Wondrous views of famous bridges in the various provinces; Shokoku meikyo kiran, ca. 1831-1832
Polychrome wood block print
Image: 24.9 x 36.8 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 20.1225

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