The superb beauty of this composition
who lifts his gaze towards the mountain and
sono segni che non hanno un significato univoco e codificato: erano codici fluidi
evoking the Chinese legend of Prince Kakkō
allusively recalling the silhouette of Fuji itself and creating a subtle play of formal references within the composition
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 28, 1834 vasi The superb beauty of thisA splendid print with good contrasts, attributable to the Eirakuya Tshir edition (mid 19th century) from the original blocks of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Selected Bibliography H. D. Smith II, Hokusai: One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji, New York: George Braziller, 1988 M. Forrer, Hokusai, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 1991 M. Forrer, Hokusai, New York: