Paarden-slippers 1822

"Paarden-slippers," a woodblock print from 1822 by Katsushika Hokusai, showcases the artist's signature playful and humorous style. The image features a comical scene with a man wearing straw sandals and a hat, his face playfully distorted, while a black horse, upside down, appears to be looking at him. The overall composition of the artwork is dynamic and unexpected, a characteristic of Hokusai's ukiyo-e prints, which often depicted scenes from everyday life and popular culture in a whimsical and sometimes satirical way.