Lotus Root and Spatterdocks
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 focused increasingly on paintings. This painting of a lotus root is one of seven paintings by the artist mounted in an album.
Object details
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| Title | Lotus Root and Spatterdocks (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink and colour on paper |
| Brief description | Page from an album, painting of lotus root and spatterdocks by Katsushika Hokusai, painted in ink and colour on paper, Japan, ca. 1808-1809. |
| Physical description | Page from an album, painting depicting a lotus root and yellow flowers (spatterdocks), ink and colour painted on paper |
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| Credit line | Given by the Misses Alexander |
| 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 focused increasingly on paintings. This painting of a lotus root is one of seven paintings by the artist mounted in an album. |
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| Accession number | E.1310-1916 |
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| Record created | October 25, 2006 |
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