Collage d'éventails de la rivière Mutamagawa
1804-1810
Hokusai scatters six fan-shaped vignettes across the page like a playful collage, showcasing his incredible range before he became famous for the Great Wave. You can spot a nobleman riding an ox in a classical scene, workers rhythmically pounding mochi, and delicate sparrows hopping near bamboo. This 'harimaze' style was a popular way to display variety, fitting poetry, nature, and daily life into the curved shape of a folding fan. It feels like a 19th-century mood board, capturing the whimsy of Edo-period Japan in delicate ink and soft colors.
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