Vijf voorstellingen van mensen in verschillende situaties 1800 - 1900

This sketch by Katsushika Hokusai, titled "Vijf voorstellingen van mensen in verschillende situaties," features five scenes depicting everyday life in Edo-era Japan. Executed in black ink on paper, the work captures the artist’s talent for dynamic composition and detailed observation of human behavior. The sketches range from intimate portraits of individuals to bustling scenes of social interaction, showcasing Hokusai’s keen eye for capturing the nuances of human expression and gesture. The artwork is a testament to the artist's versatility and the influence of ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) on his artistic practice.