The cherry blossoms dominate the scene: the citizens of Edo stroll among the trees and the stalls where tea is served
accompanied by the slogan “senkyaku banrai” (“a thousand customers
printed in Paris by Mourlot Frères on Arches paper
The original red color of the flames has oxidized over time
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 27, 1814-1849 vasi The cherry blossoms dominate theDelicate proof in a version dating back to the second half of the 19th century. Printed on Japanese paper. In perfect condition, with a small margin all around. Bibliography M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland and Tokyo, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, the old madman of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai