Een serie met paarden

About this artwork

nishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting

Art Historical Context

Katsushika Hokusai, the legendary Japanese artist of the Edo period (1760–1849), created *Een serie met paarden ("A Series with Horses") in 2. Renowned for his ukiyo-e woodblock—depicting the "floating world" of everyday life nature, and fantasy—this compact work (206 × 183 mm) likely belongs to one of Hokusai's series, showcasing his fascination with animals and dynamic forms. During the early 19th century, ukiyo-e prints like this democratized art in Japan, adorning homes and appealing to urban audiences amid strict isolationist policies. Rendered in nishikie ("brocade picture") technique, ...

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...