The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku)

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku) by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku)

Series; A True Mirror of Chinese and Japanese Poetry
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The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku) - Dramatic, large format depiction of the eighth-century poet Li Bai (Ri Haku in Japanese) standing at the edge of a cliff admiring a rushing waterfall. Two small boys huddle against him as he leans on a walking staff. A striking design, beautifully suited to the tall vertical format. Wonderful color and fine shading in the sky and ground. Rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 19 3/4" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Horizontal centerfold. Tiny loss at corner, a few small holes, repaired. Creasing, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.

The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku) by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
The Chinese Poet Li Bai (Ri Haku) by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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