Is "Poem by Emperor Sanjo" by Katsushika Hokusai Sold as a Shirt Anywhere?
Yes. Vestige Press sells Poem by Emperor Sanjo (1835) by Katsushika Hokusai printed on a t-shirt, and it is in stock on Etsy right now. The print is made from the Cleveland Museum of Art archival scan of the original work, which is in the public domain. It is Archive Plate No. 020 in the Vestige Press series, priced at $31.99. This print reimagines a classical poem as a quiet domestic scene: a veranda and hanging blinds lead the eye to a full moon in a dark sky, with the poet's name and verse inscribed in the corner cartouche.
Where to buy it
Poem by Emperor Sanjo, from the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets Explained by an Old Nurse by Katsushika Hokusai — Vestige Press archive teeAbout the artwork
This print reimagines a classical poem as a quiet domestic scene: a veranda and hanging blinds lead the eye to a full moon in a dark sky, with the poet's name and verse inscribed in the corner cartouche.
Where this image comes from
FAQ
Is this artwork in the public domain?
Yes. The source image is released under CC0 by Cleveland Museum of Art. The artwork is reproduced legally; the shirt design and composition are Vestige Press's own.
What is the shirt itself like?
100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed and pre-shrunk, 6.1 oz heavyweight, relaxed unisex fit. Printed on demand, so nothing is warehoused.
What colors does it come in?
Available in cream, white, sand.
Where else can I find Katsushika Hokusai artwork on apparel?
The full Vestige Press archive is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VestigePress.