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Lot details By Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japan, 1835 Woodblock print on paper. Two book leaves from the second volume of Fugaku hyakkei (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), titled Yuki no ashita Fuji (Fuji the Day After Snow). The sacred mountain manifests itself in the pile of snow collected and amassed by the shoveler. A child hidden by a straw hat bigger than him carries flasks of sake. SIZE of the sheet 22.5 x 26 cm (mounted together) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some fading, slight browning, and binding holes. Mounted together with tape in a paper passepartout. Provenance: From a German private collection. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) is one of the most renowned and influential artists in Japanese history. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai began his career as an apprentice in a woodblock print shop before venturing out on his own to pursue his passion for art. Over the course of his career, Hokusai created a vast body of work that included not only woodblock prints but also paintings, sketches, and illustrated books. His work is characterized by a relentless experimentation with style and technique, as well as a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of everyday life. Hokusai is perhaps best known for his iconic series, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." These prints, which were produced between 1826 and 1833, are considered some of the most recognizable and beloved works of art in the world. Museum comparison: Identical prints are in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, object number 1933.4.1066 and 1933.4.1067.