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HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760 - 1849)		The Fifty-three Stations of the Tôkaidô: Near the stations of Mishima and Numazu
		Signed:                     Gakyojin Hokusai ga* Publisher:                Gyokudo Published:                c. 1804 Size:                          uncut half-ôban yoko-e (c. 13 x 38.5 cms / c. 5 1/8" x 15 1/8") FINE impression, color and condition. The two designs are still on one uncut sheet as printed. - Very rare. ref. no.: # 756060 Price: € 3,500.00

* The translation of the signature is: "Painted by Hokusai, mad about painting." The series of more than fifty designs was created by Hokusai as a commission work for the poets circle, Tsubogawa, in 1804. The prints were supplemented by poems, created by members of the circle. The surimonos were distributed among members of the circle only, in a small edition. - This private editon was followed by a commercial (our) version, without the poems, meant for the general public. This uncut (!) printing sheet consists of two designs: Two boys collecting pine needles by means of a rake (left), and Two boys riding on buffalos (right). Each print gives the distance to the next station in ri and chô. Literature: Matthi Forrer, "HOKUSAI - A Guide to the Serial Graphics"; Philadelphia, 1974; series # 81, nos. 11 & 12; pp. 64-69.

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