Pictorial Designs for All Artisans (Banshoku zukō 万職図考) Possibly 1850 - 1851

"Pictorial Designs for All Artisans" (Banshoku zukō 万職図考) is a two-volume woodblock-printed book by Katsushika Hokusai, a renowned Japanese artist. It was likely published in the mid-19th century. This book, which can be seen at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features various illustrations depicting a wide range of professions in Edo-era Japan. Hokusai's attention to detail and unique style are evident in this series, which is considered a valuable insight into the lives of people in Edo-era Japan.