Hokusai Manga

"Hokusai Manga" is a woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai that showcases the artist's distinctive creative vision.

This [ukiyo-e](/glossary/ukiyo-e) print continues the rich tradition of Japanese woodblock printing that flourished during the Edo period and beyond. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1878 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.