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Shrine Attendant Raking Maple Leaves

c. 1830 or early 1830s

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾 北斎

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
color woodblock print
Measurements
Sheet: 28.6 x 6.8 cm (11 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of James Parmelee 1940.996
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A narrow woodblock print depicts an older, hunched figure in blue, white, and green robes sweeping reddish-brown maple leaves. Beside the person stand a stone lantern and a tall wooden pillar flanked by bamboo. Facing right, the figure clutches a long broom as leaves scatter at their feet. Vertical calligraphy marks the lower left. The composition uses the tall format to tower over the figure, highlighting a quiet, focused task.

Shrine Attendant Raking Maple Leaves

c. 1830 or early 1830s

Katsushika Hokusai

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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