Paardenstaart-haar
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and tsuyazuri
Dimensions
211; 184
About this artwork
collector's mark, verso, stamped: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Paardenstaart-haar Katsushika Hokus (1822)** Katsushika Hokus, the legendary Japanese ukiyo-e master, created *Paardenstaart-ha* in 1822, during his prolific middle years when he was revolutionizing woodblock printing. This intimate print, measuring just 211mm high by 184mm wide, exemplifies nishikie—or "brocade picturesrenowned for their vibrant, multi-colored layers achieved through intricate woodblock techniques. Hokusai's work captures the fleeting beauty of everyday life, often blending humor, nature, and human elegance in the floating world of ukiyo-e. The medium shines literally her...
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...