Horse Pattern (Koma shōbu), from the series Horses, Katsushika Hokusai, 1822

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Horse Pattern (Koma shōbu), from the series Horses, Edo period (1615–1868), 1822, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper, 8 1/4 x 7 3/8 in. (21 x cm), Prints, Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo)), This surimono is one of thirty-three prints in a set that was commissioned for the year of the horse in 1822. However, the images are not of horses but are conjured up from words associated with the animal

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Size: 4027px × 4521px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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