Zittende man, op de rug gezien 1780 - 1849

"Zittende man, op de rug gezien" is a simple ink drawing by Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's most renowned ukiyo-e artists, known for his dynamic woodblock prints like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." This drawing, created between 1780 and 1849, portrays a man seated in a traditional Japanese posture, his back facing the viewer. Hokusai’s masterful use of line captures the figure with an effortless grace and sense of movement, despite the minimal detail. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring appeal of Japanese art beyond its borders.