Iris Flowers and Grasshopper - Katsushika Hokusai
Iris Flowers and Grasshopper - Katsushika Hokusai
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The artwork
"Iris Flowers and Grasshopper" by Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most refined expressions of ukiyo-e art, capturing the delicacy of nature and the sense of balance typical of Japanese culture. This composition, reproduced on Amalfi paper, combines the elegant verticality of the irises with the discreet presence of the grasshopper, creating a harmonious, contemplative scene.
The work reflects his celebrated attention to nature in close-up: the irises fill the scene with elegant lines and strong compositional harmony, while the grasshopper introduces a living detail observed from life. In these images Hokusai combines naturalistic precision and poetic sensibility, transforming a simple subject into a meditation on the fleeting beauty of the natural world. The print also reflects the Japanese taste for seasonal symbols and for the dialogue between insects, plants and visual silence, typical of his art.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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