Crabs
Painting
ca. 1808-1809 (made)
ca. 1808-1809 (made)
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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is perhaps Japan's most famous artist. He is best known for his designs for prints and printed books, although later in life he seems to have focussed increasingly on paintings. This painting of two crabs is one of seven paintings by the artist mounted in an album.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Crabs (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink and colour on paper |
| Brief description | Page from an album with an image depicting two crabs by Katsushika Hokusai, painted in ink and colour on paper, Japan, circa 1808-1809 |
| Physical description | Page from an album, painting depicting two crabs, in ink and colour on paper |
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| Credit line | Given by the Misses Alexander |
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| Summary | Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is perhaps Japan's most famous artist. He is best known for his designs for prints and printed books, although later in life he seems to have focussed increasingly on paintings. This painting of two crabs is one of seven paintings by the artist mounted in an album. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1308-1916 |
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| Record created | October 24, 2006 |
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