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

Description : 

"甲州犬目峠" (Kōshū Inume Tōge) portrays a tranquil scene of travelers and packhorses ascending the gentle slopes of Inume Pass. This scenic route, offering a view of Mount Fuji to the left, connects Inume-juku with Shimotorisawa-juku.

The composition features sharp angles formed by Mount Fuji and the slanting lines of the pass, capturing a sense of movement and progression. The left side of the painting includes white clouds rising from the Katsura River gorge, adding to the idyllic atmosphere.

Mount Fuji's peak is still snow-capped, while its lower slopes display patches of greenery alongside exposed earth, indicative of the early summer season. The overall scene is serene and expansive, with a calm, leisurely vibe rather than dramatic intensity, showcasing the harmonious blend of nature and human activity in this picturesque landscape.

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