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Sketchbook, 1816 (woodblock print)
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Sketchbook, 1816 (woodblock print)
1216810 Sketchbook, 1816 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 23.5x16.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr.; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 23084830
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr. / Bridgeman Images
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This woodblock print, titled "Sketchbook, 1816" by the renowned Japanese artist Hokusai, offers a glimpse into his imaginative world. Measuring at 23.5x16.3 cm, this artwork is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and was generously bequeathed by Louis W. Hill Jr. In this surreal composition, we witness a scene that defies reality as men float effortlessly amidst an underwater dreamscape filled with inflatable figures and buoyant sketches. The artist's mastery is evident in the intricate details of each figure and their surroundings. Hokusai's sketchbook serves as a window into his creative process during the Edo period. Through these studies and drawings, he explores themes of relaxation, fantasy, and aquatic life with stylized precision. Here we see horses swimming gracefully alongside men grasping onto poles for support while surreal sea creatures surround them. The monochrome palette adds depth to this ethereal scene while emphasizing the fluidity of movement within water. Hokusai's ability to blend realism with surrealist elements creates an otherworldly experience for viewers. "Sketchbook, 1816" showcases Hokusai's unique artistic vision and his fascination with both nature and human imagination. This woodblock print stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of Japan's most celebrated artists from the Edo period.
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