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Donald D. Walker Collection,
JAPANESE WOODCUT PRINTS
Teisai, Hokuba (1771-1844)

Teisai is represented in the Walker collection by 2 compositions dated between 1801 and 1818. Said to be one of the best pupils of Hokusai, Teisai was known particularly for his landscapes and human figures, particularly beautiful women.

The ukyio-e are listed alphabetically by Japanese title; title meanings are noted when available. Titles link to a description page for each woodcut at the Library of Congress (LOC) where high resolution digital files are also accessible.

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Prints (2):

Teisai print Haru no noasobi Teisai print Ōshikyō
Title: Haru no noasobi
Title translation: Spring outing
Date: [Between 1801 and 1810]
Title: Ōshikyō
Title Translation: Prince of high
Date: [Between 1804 and 1818]