Schetsboek van Hokusai 1819

This is the cover of a sketchbook by Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's most famous artists. The sketchbook dates to 1819, a time when Hokusai was already a master of Ukiyo-e, a style of Japanese woodblock printing that depicted everyday life. This particular sketchbook is a rare glimpse into the creative process of the artist, showing its wear and tear from years of use. The sketchbook, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a unique window into the artistic mind of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists.