Artist

Katsushika Hokusai (1760~1849)

Japanese Woodblock Print  Name

#22 - Bushū Tamagawa (Tama River in Musashi Province) 武州玉川

From Series - Thirty six Views of Mount Fuji

Although this is the most simplified single image in the series,

it can be said to be a masterpiece with a bold composition and a sense of realism.

The screen is divided into three sections horizontally, but each section is combined into

 one image, creating a natural atmosphere.

In the foreground, a man who appears to be a farmer is pulling a horse along a riverside

 where there are not even any houses, creating a lonely atmosphere.

In the middle ground, a boat carrying a traveler is heading to the opposite bank,

and although the river is somewhat choppy and fast-flowing,

it appears pure and clear, expressed only with indigo shading and lines.

In contrast, in the background, beyond the mist that stretches across the screen,

the snow-capped form of Mount Fuji stands majestically.

This is truly a skillful composition of the screen.

It is difficult to tell from the screen where the painting is taking place along

the Tama River.

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.