Artist

Katsushika Hokusai (1760~1849)

Japanese Woodblock Print  Name

#37 - Tōkaidō Kanaya no Fuji ( The Fuji from Kanaya on the Tōkaidō) 東海道金谷ノ不二

From Series - Thirty six Views of Mount Fuji

To travel from Shimada-juku on the Tokaido to Kanaya, one had to cross the Oi River,

 known as one of the most difficult sections of the river.

Due to shogunate policy, ferries and bridges were not permitted across the Oi River,

so travelers hired porters and crossed the river on foot.

This painting depicts the crossing of the river, and surprisingly,

there are over 100 porters and travelers depicted in the painting.

In the set, along with "Fuji of Katakura Tea Gardens in Suruga,"

 this is a unique work that displays meticulous detail and vibrant colors.

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.