Fuji through Flowers

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Fuji through Flowers by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Fuji through Flowers

100 Views of Mt. Fuji (Fugaku Hyakkei)

100 Views of Mt. Fuji - Beautiful color reprint of a scene from Hokusai's "100 Views of Mt. Fuji" series, which was originally designed in black and white. The series was devoted to the sacred Mt. Fuji and reflects the importance of the mountain in the everyday lives of the Japanese during the Edo era. From land and sea, throughout the seasons, Mt. Fuji appears majestic with an appealing sense of permanence. This reprint edition by Takamizawa was published in the mid-20th century with the addition of beautiful coloring. These classic Hokusai landscape views are a wonderful choice for display.

Hokusai Anthology of Famous Pictures by Takamizawa - In the mid-1950s, the renowned Takamizawa Publisher released a reprint series of 49 of Hokusai prints. The series focused on Hokusai’s charming, atypical designs that were less commonly seen. From nature scenes and beauties to outstanding selections from Hokusai's "100 Views of Mt. Fuji" series, these expertly carved and printed designs beautifully capture the details of the Edo era originals. Printed with the attention to detail and exquisite quality of the Takamizawa Publisher, this rare reprint series is a collector’s delight.

Fuji through Flowers - Beautiful spring view of cherry trees in bloom, with picnickers relaxing on a mat at left, enjoying food and music beneath the pine and white blossoms. At lower left, a man pulls the rope attached to an unusual basket hoist filled with foot to transfer from the building atop the lush green hilltop at left. Mt. Fuji peeks above the trees at top center. A lovely design, attractively colored.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at side from original publisher mounting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Fuji through Flowers by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Fuji through Flowers by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)