Two Waterfowl, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Hokusai's illustrated books and albums span six decades and showcase the full range of his genius. Hokusai Manga (15 volumes, 1814–1878) original volumes sell for $2,000–$15,000 each; complete sets can reach $30,000–$80,000.
Two waterfowl — likely a paired composition of ducks or herons — appear as subjects within the Hokusai shashin gafu (Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai), a publication dedicated to naturalistic observation of animals and plants. The gafu format allowed Hokusai to display his facility with observational drawing, capturing the specific postures and plumage of birds with an attention to natural detail that parallels his landscape precision.
1821
Color woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
c. 1832
Color woodblock print; oban
Two Waterfowl, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu) was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Two Waterfowl, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu) depicts birds & flowers and animals.
