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Written by: Anya FernándezSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 210531
Katsushika HokusaiHydrangea and Swallow, from an untitled series of large flowers
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Katsushika Hokusai |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1833/34 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan |
| Medium | Color woodblock print; oban |
| Dimensions | 26.1 × 38.5 cm (10 1/4 × 15 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type |
About the Artist
1760–1849, JapanUkiyo-e master whose print became the icon of Japanese art. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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