"Barrier Town on the Sumida River" from 36 views of Mt.Fuji series by Hokusai

Description : 

Sekiya no Sato(Sekiya Village) is an area described in the "Edo Meisho Zue" as a region along the Sumida River facing Ushida Village, located to the north of Kōbōji Temple.
In Hokusai's depiction, three mounted samurai are seen riding at full speed along the riverbank. These horsemen, possibly messengers bearing urgent news to their domain, convey a sense of urgency and haste typical of early morning couriers. The colors of their clothing and horses vary, adding a touch of vividness and vibrancy to the scene.
Against this dynamic foreground, Hokusai has placed the majestic and serene Mount Fuji, depicted in a striking red hue, commonly referred to as "AKA FUJI" (Red Fuji), in the distant background. The composition masterfully contrasts the energetic and colorful activity of the riders with the calm and grand presence of Mount Fuji.

Hokusai Katsushika : 
Known simply as Hokusai, was a Japanese Ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, active as a painter and printmaker. 
He is best known for the woodblock print series Thirty six views of Mt Fuji, which includes the iconic print The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. Hokusai was instrumental in developing Ukiyo-e from a style of portraiture largely focused on courtesans and actors into a much broader style of art that focused on landscapes, plants, and animals. His works are thought to have had a significant influence on Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monete during the wave of Japonism that spread across Europe in the late 19th century.

REPRODUCTION : In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints, providing them to Japanese collectors and Westerners seeking rare designs.
New blocks were made, and artisan printers painstakingly printed each color using the same method as the 19th-century originals.

Limited edition lithograph
Hand-printed, numbered 180/300 on margin.
Size : 
410mm x 600mm