1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sketch Page with Birds and Spider is a 1784 by Katsushika Hokusai, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows three birds mid-flight, drawn in quick, loose lines. Their wings and tails are sharp, while their bodies stay simple. In the corner, a spider hangs upside down, its legs spread wide. The whole drawing is light brown, almost like a faded sketch on paper. The birds look alive, but the artist didn’t focus on details—just the shapes and movement. The spider adds a quiet contrast, like an afterthought. The lines feel rushed, like the artist was capturing ideas fast. Next, check out Katsushika Hokusai to see more of his work.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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