Portrait of Kan'u 1816

"Portrait of Kan'u" is a woodblock print created in 1816 by Katsushika Hokusai. The print is a close-up portrait of Kan'u, a legendary Chinese figure, depicted with a stern expression and a heavy beard. His hands are clasped together in a gesture of contemplation or prayer. The details of Kan'u's patterned robe and the intricate lines of his face highlight Hokusai's masterful skill as a printmaker, a skill that would be further refined in his later masterpieces.