Monkey Showman and Porter(?) in the Snow
Hokuga Japanese
Not on view
Hokuga, one of Hokusai's disciples, was a skillful colorist. Two figures, vibrantly dressed, walk together along a dark shore that includes a pair of flying geese and a fence. The combination of brightness and darkness lends the painting an eerie feeling.
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