Two woodblock prints by Hokusai (1760-1849), from Hayku monogatari, presumably a later printing, 19th Century.
"Warai-hannya"; 24,2 x 18,5 cm (sheet: 26 x 19,8 cm). "Oiwa-san"; 24,2 x 18,2 cm (sheet: 25,7 x 18,8 cm).
Provenance
The Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm.
Exhibitions
Exhibited at; "Manga - från Hokusai till Dragonball", Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm 2011.
More information
The collection is a study collection, accumulated during a lifetime. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense for quality he was of great help to many of the members of Kinaklubben (The China Club) with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe. The collection is mainly acquired in Sweden and London.
