Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint Set
Complete Oban Set (46 woodblock prints)
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.

Fine 1950s printing from the respected Tokyo publisher Uedo Mokuhansha - These classic designs were produced by the well known Tokyo publisher Uedo Mokuhansha amidst a resurgence of interest in ukiyo-e in the early 1950s. Like many of these traditional businesses, the woodblock print craft was passed down through generations, and the Uedo Mokuhansha company was formed by descendents of an Edo era publisher. These are nice early prints of the highest quality standards and an excellent choice if you are looking for fine old woodblock reprints.

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Collection Information - These prints were collected in the 1950s in Japan and stored as a set. 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.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Size - 8 5/8" x 13 5/8" + 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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