Mishima Pass in Kai Province

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Mishima Pass in Kai Province  by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Mishima Pass in Kai Province

Series; Thirty-six Views of Fuji

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.

Takamizawa Reprints - Handsome reprint by the venerable Takamizawa publisher. Takamizawa was known as one of the finest reprint publishers of the 20th century, and produced some of the highest quality ukiyo-e woodblock reprints of all time. Drawing on the traditions and methods of the Edo era, the prints were produced replicating original Edo era colors and printed on beautiful handmade paper. The printers worked with the utmost care and great attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color and line work. All prints bear a "Takamizawa" seal on the reverse or in the margin attesting to the Takamizawa publication of these prints. A great opportunity to acquire a fine reprint of a classic ukiyo-e design.

Mishima Pass in Kai Province - Wonderful scene of travelers relaxing on the hilly Mishima Pass. Attempting to measure the circumference of the large tree dominating the landscape, three men stretch their arms around the trunk. Another fellow smokes a pipe as he sits next to a bundle of firewood. Swirling clouds drift around the base and peak of Mt. Fuji in the background. A terrific design with lovely color and detail.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 3/4" x 14 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, a couple creases at edges. Small faint stain visible on back only. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Mishima Pass in Kai Province  by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Mishima Pass in Kai Province  by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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