Sunset Picnic With Bay View by Katsushika Hokusai

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Woodblock Prints Title: Sunset Picnic With Bay View, from the series Momo Saezuri

1st Publication: 1807

Size: Horizontal aiban 8-7/8 X 12-1/2 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1807

Publisher: Nishimura-ya Yohachi

Condition: Some restored areas, a large poorly restored tear near the lower right corner. Fair overall condition.

Notes: Very rare print. This print is part of a series of 7 prints, that were originally printed in a book in 1805 called Momo Saezuri (Twittering of Birds). Each of the 7 plates were printed as an individual print, in 1807, using the originals blocks from the book plates. This is why you might discern a seam in the middle of the print from the printer's blocks.

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.