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Crabs

Painting
ca. 1808-1809 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Category
Object type
TitleCrabs (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
Dimensions
  • Height: 264mm
  • Width: 382mm
Style
Credit line
Given by the Misses Alexander
Subject depicted
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.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
E.1308-1916

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Record createdOctober 24, 2006
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