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.

Dog Eye Pass in Kai Province, 1858 - Beautiful, rugged Japanese terrain with a river flowing through the bottom of a rocky gorge. Travelers make their way up the steep incline along the shore at right, a few of them pausing near the top to admire the view. A few pines and red maples cling precariously to the sides of the embankment, and low clouds drift across the bases of the mountains. A flock of birds flies past the view of Mt. Fuji in the distance. A striking design.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint vertical centerfold. A couple smudges in margins. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.