Mackerel and sea shells, 1840

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Mackerel and sea shells, 1840 Signed Gakyo rojin Manji hitsu yowai hachijuichi (painted by old man Manji mad about painting at age 81) and sealed Katsushika, also inscribed with the signature of the previous owner, the painter Kawanabe Kyosai, Kyosai shu and sealed Kyosai Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper 9 1/8 x 14¾in. (23.2 x 37.5cm.)