Poem by Motoyoshi Shinno, circa 1835 - 1836 - Interesting scene of a farmer tugging his stubborn ox along a paved roadway, using the full weight of his body as he attempts to move the animal forward. Two beauties stand under umbrellas admiring the view of the water, a servant carrying their parcels. The verse by Motoyoshi Shinno, the oldest son of the Emperor Yozei, reads:

Now, in dire distress,
It is all the same to me!
So, then, let us meet
Even though it costs my life
In the Bay of Naniwa.

A handsome design with wonderful detail and bokashi shading, from a rarely seen Hokusai series.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 3/8" x 14 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Losses at three corners, a few tears at edge. Toning, slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.