Teisai Hokuba (蹄斎北馬)

Teisai Hokuba (蹄斎北馬) was an artist documented as active during the eighteenth century, with verifiable output generally dated between 1700 and 1800. The artist worked across multiple media, with known works comprising both paintings and prints, the latter often associated with the ukiyo-e tradition.

Teisai Hokuba's known oeuvre is represented in prominent public collections, which currently preserve nine prints and six paintings attributed to the artist. The subject matter often centered on daily life, celebrated figures, and auspicious themes. Notable examples include the figure study Beauty on a Snowy Quay and the narrative scene Manzai Dancers. Their work also encompassed established series, such as the print Flower (Hana), documented as part of the "Snow, Moon, and Flowers (Setsugekka)" collection. Other key works held in museum collections include Boat of Good Fortune and Geisha Girl Hurrying with a Maid Servant Who is Carrying a Shamisen Box.

The significance of the artist is confirmed by the sustained institutional interest in their output. Teisai Hokuba (蹄斎北馬) prints and paintings are held by prestigious American institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Today, many of these museum-quality artworks are digitized, making high-quality prints accessible for study and enjoyment.