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Katsushika Hokusai — Beach at sunrise | Edo period, late 18th century
Katsushika Hokusai

Beach at sunrise | Edo period, late 18th century

A serene coastal scene depicting the beach as dawn breaks, with soft light illuminating the shoreline and surrounding landscape. The composition captures the tranquility and beauty of nature at sunrise.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints

July 14, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 16

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Katsushika Hokusai, Beach at sunrise | Edo period, late 18th century

A serene coastal scene depicting the beach as dawn breaks, with soft light illuminating the shoreline and surrounding landscape. The composition captures the tranquility and beauty of nature at sunrise.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Coastal, Sunrise, Landscape, Hokusai, Edo Period, Water, Nature, Beach, Atmosphere

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