Irises and Grasshopper by Katsushika Hokusai Size:S - 29.7 x 42cm (A3) allowing the delicate layering of

allowing the delicate layering of petals and subtle tonal gradations to hold full attention

The familiar portrait format is retained

the subtle gradient transitions in this piece are rendered with exceptional precision and tonal depth

flattened perspective

organic quality that rewards close attention

Irises and Grasshopper by Katsushika Hokusai Size:S - 29.7 x 42cm (A3) allowing the delicate layering ofIrises and Grasshopper is a bird and flower (kach ga) print by Hokusai, pairing tall, ribboned iris blooms with a single grasshopper caught mid perch. Rendered with the same precise, economical line that defines his landscape work, the print shows Hokusai's range beyond Mount Fuji and the coast an attentive, almost scientific eye turned toward the smaller details of the natural world. The fine detail and precise linework come through with particular