"Hodogaya on the Tokaido" from 36 views of Mt.Fuji series by Hokusai

Description : 

This depicts the scenic and bustling area of Hodogaya, a post station on the historic Tōkaidō road, which was the fourth station from Nihonbashi, Tokyo. This area is renowned for its picturesque views, particularly from the nearby Shinanosaka (品野坂), where old pine trees flourish and offer a vantage point for viewing Mount Fuji.
It provides a vivid portrayal of the variety of life along the Tōkaidō road. The print not only highlights the historical importance of Hodogaya as a post station but also emphasizes the scenic beauty of the region, particularly its famous views of Mount Fuji. The diverse array of travelers depicted, from the palanquin-borne woman to the itinerant monk, captures the essence of Edo-period travel and the vibrant activity that characterized this important thoroughfare.

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