Description
TWO SHITA-E
Preparatory ink drawings on fine paper, one by HOKKEI (1780–1850), for the book (Ehon Yoshiwara) *Hokuri jûni toki*, ‘The Twelve Hours of the Northern Village’ (the name given to Yoshiwara); the other, anonymous, depicting Kabuki actors celebrating.
Japan, Edo period, 19th century.
TWO INK SHITA-E DRAWINGS, ONE BY HOKKEI, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY.
Note
Toyota Hokkei is regarded as one of Hokusai’s most talented pupils.
The *Hokuri jûni toki* was published in the early 19th century, around 1804–1820.
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About the sale
THE BERNARD ROUSSEAU COLLECTION – DRAWINGS BY HOKUSAI, PAINTINGS FROM JAPAN AND CHINA
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Auction time
10/22/2026 at 3:30 PM
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