En no Shokaku (633-703)
The geometry of the monkey's small stage harmonizes with the geometry of the mountain
which revolutionized contemporary design and aesthetics
Splendida nel quinto stato su cinque
“Bokashi” shading perfectly executed in four steps
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Ippitsu Gafu n. 14, 1823 sculture En no Shokaku (633-703)Stunning proof with bright colors and subtle marks, attributable to the print run of Eirakuya Tshir (early Meiji era) from the original woodblocks. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Annotated Bibliography M. Forrer, Hokusai, Munich: Prestel Verlag, 2010 M. Forrer, Hokusai, New York: Rizzoli, 1988 M. Forrer, Hokusai. Prints and Drawings, Munich: Prestel, 1991 G. C. Calza,