The artwork titled “Manga” by Katsushika Hokusai belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study. It is a part of the “Hokusai Manga” series and is currently housed in the Guimet Museum in Paris, France.
The artwork portrays a dynamic scene involving three individuals, each engaged in various physical activities. The figures exhibit a range of motion, from a man appearing to use a large mallet with substantial exertion to another figure crouched down and seemingly straining under a load. The use of simple lines and minimal shading is characteristic of sketch plans, emphasizing movement and physical effort over intricate detail. The overall composition exudes a sense of vigorous action, typical of Hokusai’s studies on human form and activity.
