' Architecture & South-sea islanders '
Hokusai explains the use of Western perspective,
with annotated measurements and proportions.
There are also western figures and a sailing vessel.
The Aboriginal people are depicted with a large piece of Coral,
which became highly prized for making Netsuke.
Plus a small dog, and a xylophone.

By
Katsushika Hokusai
(1760-1849)
'The Old Man Mad About Painting'

Edition:
' Denshin Kaishu Hokusai Manga '
From volume III of Bunka 12 (1815)
Or probably a later impression from the same blocks.

A genuine Japanese woodcut print
in Hokusai's trademark pink & grey, plus black, on traditional washi
with Manga title and plate no. in margin.

Condition:
As per picture
(Generally good for it's age; trimmed, on very thin washi)
NB: There is wormage as shown.
We can include a little matching washi for backing.

Size approx:
5 x 7 inches within border, each, plus margins

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they may have signs of age, even if unused.
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We have provided as full a description as possible, please judge the accuracy from the picture.