Album of Sketches by Katsushika Hokusai and His Disciples
19th century
Medium
Album of one hundred and nine leaves; ink on paper, ink and color on paper
Dimensions
15 3/8 x 10 11/16 in. (39.1 x 27.1 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Accession Number
14.76.60.1–.109
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Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of Edo-period Japan (1615–1868) with this remarkable *Album of Sketches by Katsushika Hokusai and His Disciples*. Created in the 19th century by the legendary ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai—famous for iconic woodblock prints like *The Great Wave off Kanagawa*—this album offers an intimate glimpse into the artist's creative process. Hokusai, who produced over 30,000 works in his lifetime, often collaborated with pupils, blending his bold, dynamic style with their contributions to explore everyday subjects with humor and precision. Comprising 109 leaves of ink on ...
About the Artist
Katsushika Hokusai · 1760–1849
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) stands as one of history's most influential artists, a Japanese master who revolutionized the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition and profoundly shaped Western art. Born in the Katsushika district of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to an artisan family, Hokusai lived through nearly nine decades of extraordinary creative evolution, adopting over thirty different artistic names t...