Waterloze schelp 1821

"Waterless Shell" is a woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, created in 1821. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hokusai's mastery of detail and composition. The print depicts a scene of a caged bird, possibly a nightingale, with a book and a group of figures in the background. The image is rendered in the artist's signature vibrant colors, characteristic of his later ukiyo-e prints. This work exemplifies the beauty of Japanese artistic traditions and Hokusai's exceptional skill.