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.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging