Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Beautiful Image of Fuji Appearing in an Awning…

Posted on February 17, 2017 by toshidama

Kuniyoshi’s Virtuous Women for the Eight Views analysed and how Hokusai’s Mount Fuji appears in the awning. Continue reading →

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Women of the Drowning World in Woodblock Prints.

Posted on February 17, 2017 by toshidama

Kunichika, The Hag of Adachi Moor. 1893 There are no pin-ups in nineteenth century Japanese prints. There aren’t any Odalisques, or Venuses departing the waves, (water cascading off cold, pert nipples); there aren’t any Susanna and the Elders or naked … Continue reading →

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Why Does Everyone Hate Jonathan Jones?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by toshidama

I am adding this post as an addition to our recent ‘scoop’ on the exciting prospect that the little known carnival float designed, painted and carved by Hokusai may be loaned to the British Museum for its forthcoming show of … Continue reading →

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