The scene depicts a umbrella maker applying waterproofing oil to an umbrella
Tavola di Derrière le miroir
they were considered lucky charms and were used to beautify Japanese homes
the prophetess Anna is in the beam of light coming from the right
HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Cento vedute del monte Fuji n. 56, 1835 vasi The scene depicts a umbrellaStunning proof with good contrasts, attributable to the print run of Eirakuya Tshir (mid 19th century) from the original woods of the Egawa workshop. Printed on Japanese paper, in excellent condition, with original untrimmed margins beyond the marginal line. Annotated Bibliography H. D. Smith II, Hokusai: One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji, New York: George Braziller, 1988 M. Forrer, Hokusai, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 1991 M. Forrer, Hokusai, New