Schetsen van Hokusai - deel 9 by Katsushika Hokusai

Schetsen van Hokusai - deel 9 1819 - 1878

aged paper

toned paper

reduced colour palette

muted colour palette

paper texture

unrealistic statue

chalky texture

carved into stone

folded paper

statue

"Schetsen van Hokusai - deel 9" is a sketchbook by the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, renowned for his woodblock prints, especially "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." This particular sketchbook, housed in the Rijksmuseum, dates from 1819-1878. While the cover itself is simple, showing signs of wear and tear, the cover's inscription reveals the volume's significance within Hokusai's vast body of work. This sketchbook, part of his "Sketchbooks," offers a unique glimpse into Hokusai's creative process and his mastery of various artistic techniques.