Hokusai Playing Cards
Katsushika Hokusai was a meticulous chronicler of Japanese society and culture, creating an estimated 30,000 drawings and paintings, some of which illustrated his nearly 270 books, and many of which were lost in a studio fire. Beginning to sketch at age six, Hokusai constantly sought to improve his artistic skills. He gained renown with the publication of several series, such as Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the ever-popular print Under the Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Great Wave.
- Playing card varnish and linen finish for a smooth shuffle
- High-quality 250-GSM cards have just the right ratio of flexibility to sturdiness
- Each deck includes 52 playing cards and 2 jokers, plus two additional cards featuring art and an artist bio
Box size: 3 x 3.75 x 1 in.
Card size: 2.5 x 3.5 in.
ISBN 9781087512846
Description
Katsushika Hokusai was a meticulous chronicler of Japanese society and culture, creating an estimated 30,000 drawings and paintings, some of which illustrated his nearly 270 books, and many of which were lost in a studio fire. Beginning to sketch at age six, Hokusai constantly sought to improve his artistic skills. He gained renown with the publication of several series, such as Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the ever-popular print Under the Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Great Wave.
- Playing card varnish and linen finish for a smooth shuffle
- High-quality 250-GSM cards have just the right ratio of flexibility to sturdiness
- Each deck includes 52 playing cards and 2 jokers, plus two additional cards featuring art and an artist bio
Box size: 3 x 3.75 x 1 in.
Card size: 2.5 x 3.5 in.
ISBN 9781087512846
