Complete Thirty-six Views of Fuji Set

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Complete Thirty-six Views of Fuji Set by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint Set
Complete Set (46 woodblock prints)
Series; Thirty-six Views of Fuji
Published by Yuyudo

Hokusai and the 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. At the age of sixty-nine, the great Hokusai began what would become the most famous landscape print series of ukiyo-e, his incredible Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

Originally intended to comprise thirty-six prints, the publisher added an additional ten images, bringing the series total to forty-six woodblocks. Originally published around 1830, Hokusai's bold compositions capture the strength, beauty, and symbolism of Mt. Fuji in rain and snow, at sunrise and dusk, and from a variety of vantage points. The series includes some of Hokusai's greatest masterpieces. These fantastic images portray the strength and majesty of nature, leading the viewer to contemplate man's place in relation to the natural world. A truly magnificent series, Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji justly remains Hokusai's most famous and highly regarded work.

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Collection Information - These prints were printed in the 1950s in Japan and sold as a set. This set comes with the original fabric covered box, a cardboard storage box, as well as the informative booklet in Japanese. The set is divided into 22 protective folders, each holding two or three prints in windowed display folders. None of the prints have ever been framed. Complete sets are rare to find. This set contains all 46 images from the original Thirty-six Views of Fuji.

Please note: Due to the size and weight of this complete set, an additional shipping charge of $150 will be applied for international orders.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Size - 7 3/4" x 11 1/2" + full margins as shown
Condition - Prints: Each print with excellent color and detail as shown, with no holes, tears, or repairs to report. Please see examples photos for a sense of condition. Beautiful vibrant color and fine bokashi shading emulating the originals. No stains, holes or damage. These prints have not been framed or displayed.

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