Totoya Hokkei

Works

Totoya Hokkei (1780-1850) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his woodblock prints, particularly pentaptych compositions and humorous designs. He was a student of Hokusai and worked in the early 19th century during the Edo period.

Edo Period 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Traditional Decorative Japanese Art Hokkei Whimsical Narrative Colorful Religious Art

The Deva Benzaiten with a Monkey and a Rat | Edo period, 19th century

Four surimono | Edo period, 19th century

Red rabbit horse (Aka Usagi Uma) | Edo period, 19th century

The Lesser Water Dragon of the Tenpo Period (Tenpo mizunoe tatsu) | Edo period, 19th century

Literary and Military Arts, Number Two (Bunbu niban) | Edo period ,19th century

All Kinds of Things: Prizes Drawn at the Lucky Lottery (Kotogoto naru mono, fukubiki ni idasu keibutsu) | Edo period, 19th century

Three surimono | Edo period, 19th century

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