Teisai’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Zhuangzi (Japanese: Soshi), from the series "Shunshoku ressenkyo"
Attributed to Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771–1844

Ferry boat on the Yodo River
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Flower (Hana), from the series "Snow, Moon, and Flowers (Setsugekka)"
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Woman leaning against wine cask, from an untitled series of Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Ferry boat on the Yodo River
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Courtesan and Kamuro
Teisai Hokuba Japanese (1770/71-1844)

Country Woman and Child
Teisai Hokuba 蹄斎 北馬 Japanese, 1771-1844

Laden Horse and Women Returning with Brush
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Four Courtesans Playing Music with Samisen
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1770-1844, active 1798-1842

Courtesan Playing Music with Cups and Bowls
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

Calligraphy Party of a Family
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

The Monkey Sambaso Dancer and his Trainers in front of a Beauty Screen
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

The Seven Herbs (Nanakusa), with Scissors and Teacup
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

Courtesan Holding a Book
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Looking at the Fuji Mountain on the Route (Dochu fuji o nozomu)
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844

Beauty of Spring Moon Looking at the Mirror, one of the series of eight views
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

Sheath of Bamboo with Rice and Fish
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

Mt. Fuji and Boats in Foreground
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771-1844, active 1798-1842

Two Girls and a Boy at the Shore
Teisai Hokuba Japanese, 1771–1844