Fireworks above Ryogoku Bridge

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Fireworks above Ryogoku Bridge by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Original Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Print
Fireworks above Ryogoku Bridge

From the Collection of Dr. L. Baret - Handsome landscape view by Hokusai from the collection of Dr L. Baret of France. Not much is known about Dr. Baret, but he published a book in French on Japanese dress in 1892. He also wrote an article in a French medical journal about the relationship between Japanese clothing and customs, and health (Journal d'hygiene, Avril 1892). Two of the prints feature small stickers identifying the collection on the reverse, and two include the subject and artist name in pencil on reverse (in French). These images are wonderfully detailed and colored, and feature Hokusai's characteristically expressive figures. A great choice to collect a lively original Hokusai design with an interesting provenance.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 1/4" x 6"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Lightly toned throughout and backed with thin paper. Faint soiling in subject with remnants from previous mounting on reverse. One small paper label containing collection information with light pencil notations on reverse. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Fireworks above Ryogoku Bridge by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Fireworks above Ryogoku Bridge by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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