Kingfisher, Iris and Pinks - Katsushika Hokusai

The artwork

Bring home the timeless elegance of “Kingfisher, Iris and Pinks” by Katsushika Hokusai, a refined art print on Amalfi paper designed for lovers of classical Japan and minimal design. This reproduction on Amalfi paper enhances the delicate balance between bird, irises and pinks, turning any wall into a small museum gallery.

The work belongs to the mature output of Hokusai, the ukiyo‑e master active in Edo in the early 19th century, and falls within the so-called kachō‑ga, prints devoted to flowers and birds. In this work the painter depicts a kingfisher among iris stems and clumps of wild pinks, playing on the contrasts between the blue of the plumage, the green of the leaves and the red of the flowers to achieve a dynamic yet harmonious composition. The vertical chūban format and the poetic inscriptions in kanji reveal the link with Chinese tradition and the cultured world of the Edo period, while the close-up framing foreshadows an almost modern sensibility in looking at the natural world.

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