The Shrine of Bornfire, Oki Island
1817
This lively scene comes straight from Hokusai's 'Manga'—essentially a 19th-century sketchbook that served as a visual encyclopedia for artists. We see ships battling choppy, stylized waves near the coast of Oki Island, with a distant vessel heavily loaded with what looks like straw. The text on the right identifies the spot as the 'Shrine of Bornfire' (Onibi no Yashiro), hinting at local legends of mystical fires. Unlike his famous 'Great Wave,' these sketches were meant to teach drawing techniques and capture everyday life, showing Hokusai's obsession with observing the world around him.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Ink and color on paper
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