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Katsushika Hokusai — The Poet Abe no Nakamaro | Edo period, 19th century
Katsushika Hokusai

The Poet Abe no Nakamaro | Edo period, 19th century

A portrait of the classical Japanese poet Abe no Nakamaro, capturing his dignified presence and intellectual character. The artwork commemorates this important historical literary figure from Japanese antiquity.

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Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints

July 14, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 35

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Katsushika Hokusai, The Poet Abe no Nakamaro | Edo period, 19th century

A portrait of the classical Japanese poet Abe no Nakamaro, capturing his dignified presence and intellectual character. The artwork commemorates this important historical literary figure from Japanese antiquity.

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

Related themes

Poet, Cultural Heritage, Classical, Japanese Art, Historical Figure, Hokusai, Literature, Edo Period, Portrait

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