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.

Thirty-six Fuji Reprints by Hodo Shuppan - Published by Hodo Shuppan or Hodo Publishing, these fine quality woodblock reprints from Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji" feature beautiful color and detail, with the publisher's information in the left margin. A nice opportunity to acquire designs from Hokusai's most famous series.

Fuji from Ushibori in Hitachi Province - A large boat juts into marshy waters, disturbing an otherwise quiet scene. With meticulous detail, Hokusai creates an involved view of the boat, a fisherman pouring water into the marsh. A softly-colored print with very nice detail and a nice composition.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 7/8" x 14 5/8"

Condition - With exquisite color and excellent detail. Please see photos for individual details. Very nice overall.