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Sketch Page with Birds and Spider

c. 1780s-1849

attributed to Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾 北斎

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
red ink on paper
Measurements
Sheet: 14.5 x 32.2 cm (5 11/16 x 12 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith 1985.298
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Location
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Print
A horizontally oriented red ink drawing on cream paper depicts various figures rendered in calligraphic strokes. On the far left, a spindly spider extends a thin line toward the center. Beside it, a faint black ink sketch shows a man's face looking right. In the center, a bird with raised wings flies rightward. To the far right, another bird dives downward. Sharp, angular lines define the figures, emphasizing swift movement against the aged paper.

Sketch Page with Birds and Spider

c. 1780s-1849

Katsushika Hokusai

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

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