Artist: Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) Title: "Cave of Kiyotaki Kannon, Sakanoshita on Tokaido" Medium: Woodblock print Format: Vertical Size: Oban (14.5x10in) Series: A Tour of Waterfalls Province: Japan Paper Type: Washi rice paper Special Notes on The Print: This series was originally Published by Eijudo in the mid 1830's. The keyblocks were printed in blue. Each was signed by the artist "Zen Hokusai Iitsu" The placement of the cartouches and seals is indicated in the notes which follow. The waterfall descends in a series of forked trickles rather resembling the roots of a carrot. To the right a mountain trail leads to a small sanctuary. Three figures are shown on the trail and the figures at the top has laid aside his hat and is kneeling in prayer. At the bottom of the print is a group of straw-thatched houses and several other figures are glimpsed. The title cartouche is at the upper right. At the bottom left is the artist signature followed by the usual two seals the circular KIWAME seal and the square seal of the publisher.

The print itself is a very good color impression and has never been framed excellent overall with no issues to report.