The Quick Pictorial Dictionary (Ehon hayabiki 画本早引): [volume 2] 1819

This woodblock print, part of *The Quick Pictorial Dictionary* (Ehon hayabiki), is a collection of sketches by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Dated 1819, the volume, which is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, illustrates various scenes and figures in a simple, dynamic style, characteristic of Hokusai's later work. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive detail captures the essence of everyday life in Edo-period Japan, showcasing his mastery of the ukiyo-e printmaking technique.