" Kajikazawa in Kai Province " from 36 views of Mt.Fuji series by Hokusai

Description : 

"Kōshū Kajikazawa" portrays the turbulent waters of the Fuji River at the confluence of the Kamanashi and Fuefuki Rivers. The waves crash violently against the rocks, creating a stark contrast to the lone fisherman casting his net in the foreground.

The fisherman, with his focused posture, forms a triangular shape from his back through his arms to the taut net. This triangular form is mirrored by the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji. A child peeking into a fish basket softens the scene's tension, adding a touch of everyday life.

Initially, the print was rendered in shades of blue, regarded as one of Hokusai’s finest "aizuri-e" (blue prints). Later editions included additional colors, such as orange in the clouds, enhancing the overall vibrancy.

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