Hokusai's Album of Pictures 1849

"Hokusai's Album of Pictures" is a hanshibon, or a small-format illustrated book, created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1849. This album, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the artist's skill in woodblock printing. The cover is a simple orange color, displaying a worn, almost vintage aesthetic that adds to its visual appeal. This book offers a glimpse into the final year of the prolific artist's life, showcasing his artistic mastery and his legacy as a pioneer of Japanese woodblock printing.