Artist

Katsushika Hokusai (1760~1849)

Japanese Woodblock Print  Name

#30 - Sunshū Katakura chaen no Fuji

(The Tea plantation of Katakura in Suruga Province)  駿州片倉茶園ノ不二

From Series - Thirty six Views of Mount Fuji

Currently, it is not clear where in Shizuoka Prefecture Katakura Tea Plantation

was located.

However, the painting shows that it was a large-scale tea plantation,

with a wide tea field and nearly 40 workers.

Judging from the detailed sketch, it is likely that Hokusai actually witnessed

the work scene in this tea plantation.

When viewed closely, the painting depicts a surprisingly realistic portrayal of many

 women wearing towels and hats picking tea leaves, and the men carrying

the picked tea leaves.

Regardless, this painting can be considered a valuable resource in that it gives a glimpse

 into the tea manufacturing process and customs of the time.

This painting is one of several in the set that attempt detailed depictions.

This series of Hokusai’s “Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji” has been reproduced by the Tokyo traditional Woodblock Print Association.

These traditional woodblock prints are produced by a contemporary dream team of many of the top skilled Japanese craftsmen, exactly as was the first edition at Edo-Tokyo Museum

Approx Image Size 

Height 25.00 cm  x Width 38.00 cm

(H 9.843 " x  W 14.961 ")

Condition  

The print is in perfect state.

It has never been rolled up or framed,

and has been kept in professional condition.

Color 

Please refer to our pictures for color.

The color of the actual woodblock prints may be slightly different from our online images because it is impossible to show the precise color of these fine art woodblock prints and the delicate texture of our long-lasting traditional craft-made Washi Paper.