36 Views of Mt Fuji #30 Sea off Kazusa by Hokusai Blue Outline

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Woodblock Prints Title: At Sea off Kazusa (Kazusa no kairo), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjûrokkei)

1st Publication: 1830

Size: Horizontal oban; 14 5/8" x 9 5/8" (37.2 x 24.5 cm)

Date of this edition: 1830, 1st Edition

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo)

Condition: Very mild soiling, vertical crease now flattened, small trimming else very fine. Excellent colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: This is an important print from the 36 views of Mt Fuji series. There are two known states of this print : The blue outline, where the title is written in blue, and the borders around the title are also blue, and the black outline, more colorful, with black ink on the title and border. This is the blue outline.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.