The Sound of the Lake at Rinkai by Hokusai

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Woodblock Prints Title: The Sound of the Lake at Rinkai (Rinkai kosei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryűkyű Islands (Ryűkyű hakkei)

1st Publication: 1832

Size: 14 1/2" x 9 3/4" (37 x 25 cm)

Date of this edition: 1832

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō)

Condition: Very thin Edo era backing, mild color fading, vertical centerfold now flattened and small trimming. Very good overall condition.

Notes: Rare 1st edition of this print. The seal next to the publisher seal is a collector seal.

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.