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(Denshin kaishu) Hokusai manga yonhen (Hokusai Sketchbooks, vol. 4)

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
(Japanese)
1875 (Meiji 8)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed book; ink and color on paper
DimensionsOverall: 22.6 x 15.8 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.); chûbon
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Wheeler
Accession number2019.976
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
ProvenanceBetween 1876 and 1880, acquired in Japan by William Wheeler (b. 1851 - d. 1932) and Fannie (Hubbard) Wheeler (b. 1853 - d. 1942), Concord, MA [see note]; 1933, gift of Mrs. William Wheeler to the MFA. (Accession date: October 7, 2019)

NOTE:
William Wheeler worked as an educator and engineer in Hokkaido, Japan from 1876 to 1880. He served as the president of Sapporo Agricultural College from 1877-1879.
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Katsushika Hokusai
early 19th century
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Katsushika Hokusai
about 1798–9 (Kansei 10–11)