Few Japanese artists have attained the level of notoriety achieved by
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) in Japan and the West alike. Though best known for his masterful
ukiyo-e prints,
Hokusai worked in a variety of media, including paintings and drawings, and depicted a wide array subjects during his long and prolific career. This small exhibition, drawn exclusively from the Museum’s permanent collection of woodblock prints, features a selection of dynamic compositions from such celebrated series as
Thirty-six Views and Mt. Fuji,
Journey to the Waterfalls of All Provinces, and
One-hundred Poems by One-hundred Poets as well as book illustrations.