(Denshin kaishu) Hokusai manga sanpen (Hokusai Sketchbooks, vol. 3)
Katsushika Hokusai
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Ôta Nanpo
(Japanese, 1749–1823)
Eirakuya Tôshirô (Tôhekidô)
(Japanese)
Hokutei Bokusen
(Japanese)
Katsushika Hoku'un
(Japanese, active in early 19th century)
1815 (Bunka 12)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock-printed book; ink and limited color on paper
Dimensions22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15/16 x 6 3/16 in.); chûbon
Open: 22.7 x 29.6 cm (8 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Open: 22.7 x 29.6 cm (8 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession number1997.839
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On viewClassificationsIllustrated books
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ProvenanceBetween about 1897 and 1907, probably acquired in Japan by Charles J. Morse (b. 1852 - d. 1911), Evanston, IL; by descent to his son, Jared Kirtland Morse (b. 1886 - d. 1949) and his wife, Caroline Roberts Morse (b. 1907 - d. 1982), Cromwell, CT; gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: July 31, 1998)
Katsushika Hokusai
undated later edition; first edition: 1815 (Bunka 12)