Hiroshige's Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji - In Japan, Mt. Fuji is a sacred place and a symbol of the country itself. Rising majestically near the center of Japan, Fuji dominates the landscape and the Japanese national identity. Hiroshige completed designs for his last series, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," in 1858. Following a tradition established by Hokusai, Hiroshige’s wonderful series show the mountain in each of the four seasons, from a variety of vantage points. Hiroshige utilized a vertical full oban format to create dramatic and breathtaking views of this most revered landmark. Views range from the urban city center of Edo to cherry blossom viewing in a small village and the fantastic crashing wave at Awa. Seen less frequently than some of his more well-known series, "Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji" ranks as one of Hiroshige's best vertical format series.

Ryoji Ikeda - Born in Hokkaido in 1947, Ryoji Ikeda is one of Japan's leading contemporary printmakers. He teaches at Musashino Art University in Tokyo, and is recognized for his pioneering work integrating photography and photomechanical processes with traditional printmaking techniques. His dark and atmospheric images are richly textured and shaded, creating a sense of mystery and ambiguity. His works are in the collections of museums across the world, including the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His pencil signed, limited edition prints are a terrific choice for a collector interested in contemporary Japanese printmakers.

Numbered - 33/136
Sealed - embossed "RI/Ryoji IKEDA/Japan" seal in lower right corner

Artist - Ryoji Ikeda (born 1947)

Size - 12 1/4" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - In pristine condition with no issues to report. This print has full margins and has never been mounted.