Ehon Onna Imagawa

Katsushika, Hokusai [illustrated by]

Published by Kyoto: Unsodo [publisher], 1912

About this Item

Precepts for Women, with illustrations by Hokusai. Didactic stories for young ladies with mannerist Hokusai illustrations. Alongside predictable rules, such as respect your husband as a God ,  the collection includes very unexpected don'ts. For example, don t play music too much or don t go to the shrine . The didactic part is made up of the short version of the 24 virtues of Chinese women. The text itself is, unsurprisingly, boring. But the images are very controversial and ironic, as are most of Hokusai's works. Instead of the recognizable laconic language of the artist we find highly detailed and narrative pictures, still very clear, well-composed and showing virtuosity. A later printing of the first edition (1844), using the original colour woodblocks.  Original Japanese fukuro toji binding, with original title slip. Very minor scratchings on the wrapper. With tiny worm holes. Otherwise the contents are in fine condition.  One vol. complete. 24 x 15,9 cm. 29 leaves. 13 double page illustrations. Text in Japanese. Seller Inventory # 1025

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ehon Onna Imagawa

Publisher: Kyoto: Unsodo [publisher]

Publication Date: 1912

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine