Totoya HOKKEI (1780-1850)

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An original painting by Hokkei, full colour on silk, 41.5 x 19.25 in; 105.5 x 49 cms. Hokkei was one of the earliest and best pupils of Hokusai. Probably best known for his large output of surimono, but also produced illustrated books and paintings. Shows a beauty fulling cloth beside the Kinuta River, Settsu Province. She gazes at the full moon and a flight of geese. On each side of the stream is Japanese bush clover, associated in Japan with autumnal melancholy and unrequited love.

Signed Hokkei ga with Hokkei seal.

Status: Available

Price:  £3,800