HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 43, 1814-1849 sculture incorporate the mountain or become

incorporate the mountain or become a natural extension of it

printed by Mourlot for the publisher Gualtieri di San Lazzaro

A signaling rocket cuts through the sky above Mount Fuji

it is indeed said that the crossing took place with extreme slowness and that passengers would end up falling asleep

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 43, 1814-1849 sculture incorporate the mountain or becomeDelicate proof in a version dating back to the second half of the 19th century. Printed on Japanese paper. In perfect condition, with a small margin all around. Bibliography M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland and Tokyo, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, the old madman of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai