The artwork titled “Primer Book of Treasury loyal vassals” was created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1806. Belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement and classified under the genre of genre painting, this piece is housed in the Guimet Museum, located in Paris, France.
The artwork portrays a serene riverside scene with various figures engaged in daily activities. In the foreground, two women, dressed in elegant traditional attire, converse on a path overlooking the river. Behind them, a lush, green hillside dotted with trees rises, adding depth and contrast to the composition. At the river’s edge, a pair of merchants load goods, depicted with meticulous detail, emphasizing the genre painting’s focus on ordinary life. The background features a village with interconnected red-roofed structures, harmoniously integrated into the landscape. The careful use of color and line captures the peaceful yet vibrant essence of life along the river, reflecting the characteristic style of Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e works.
