Fishing by Torchlight in Kai Province, from Oceans of Wisdom 1833

"Fishing by Torchlight in Kai Province" is a woodblock print from the series "Oceans of Wisdom" by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. The artwork depicts a scene of fishermen casting their nets under the glow of torches in a river, bathed in the light of a star-studded night sky. The dynamic swirling river and the figures' actions create a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the laborious nature of fishing. This print is a quintessential example of Hokusai's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world and the dynamism of human activity.