The Laughing Demon | Hokusai | 1830

The Laughing Demon by Katsushika Hokusai, created around 1830, is a striking example of Japanese ukiyo-e art. This woodblock print features a grotesque, demonic figure with exaggerated facial features, wide, manic eyes, and a gaping, toothy grin. The distrubing imagine of the demon clutching a small, decapitated child like head, makes for an unsettling atmosphere. The use of bold lines, vivid colours, and distorted anatomy emphasizes the nightmarish quality of the image. Hokusai's work captures elements of Japanese folklore and the supernatural, blending traditional artistic techniques with macabre subject matter.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

A2 = 16.5 x 23.4 Inches

A3 = 11.7 x 16.5 Inches

A4 = 8.3 x 11.7 Inches