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Your item is a set of two framed artworks by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), a master of the Edo-period ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition. Hokusai is widely recognized for his “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji” series, particularly “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” and his work has had a lasting influence on Japanese and Western art.

Historical Context and Description:

The artworks in question appear to be reproductions of original Hokusai woodblock prints, possibly from his famous series or other landscape compositions. Based on the provided images and description, these prints were given as a gift in the 1990s, suggesting they are modern reprints rather than original Edo-period impressions. Many high-quality reprints of Hokusai’s works were produced throughout the 20th century, particularly in the Showa era (1926–1989) by specialized Japanese printmakers and institutions. The frames measure 265mm W x 225mm H, and the artwork itself is approximately 130mm W x 90mm H, which aligns with the size of smaller format reproductions.