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Thirty-six views of Mt.Fuji

“Thirty-six views of Mt.Fuji” which is one of the greatest master piece of

Hokusai Katsushika, had been published in 1823-1835, is a very valuable
Ukiyo-e paiting in the history.
It was represented workers in those days and the views of Mt.fuji from all
the places in Japan.
Although these were published with 36 paintings as the title in the first
place, 10 additional paitings were included because of their excellent value.
His unique use of color boldness and the paiting form had a huge influence
on artists not only in Japan but also on all over the world especially on
Vincent van Gogh and Claude Achille Debussy.
Those paitings were definitely innovative works.
However, some of those have scratches and aged stain.
So those old marks were removed with the latest digital technology and all
the 46 paitings had been renovated almost close to the original work in this
book.
No.01-No.36 is original pablication.
No.37-No.46 is additionl10.

Majestic vision of Mt. fuji that is always in our heart in any period of time.
“Thirty-six views of Mt.Fuji” is a truely superior masterpiece of landscape
painting and symbolize of energetic Japanese soul.
Hokusai Katsushika

Hokusai Katsushika (1760–1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and

printmaker of the Edo period.
Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series “Thirty-six
Views of Mt.Fuji” which includes the internationally recognized print, “The
Great Wave off Kanagawa”.
Hokusai created the Thirty-Six Views both as a response to domestic belief
in Mt.Fuji and as part of apersonal obsession with Mt.Fuji.
01. The Great Wave off Kanagawa

This is the most famous woodblock print of all-time.

Certainly a masterpiece of Japanese art.
The image depicts Mt.Fuji look down to the brave men fighting the rolling
waters of the sea.
This woodblock print is known for Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Debussy
had great admiration.
02. South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji)

One of the most famous and sought after woodblock prints of all time.
This picture is popularly called as “Red Fuji”.
Mt.Fuji is said to take on a red color in the early morning.
This print, along with the Great Wave are thought to be the best prints of the
series and the masterworks of Hokusai’s career.
03. Rainstorm Beneath the Summit

A classic print of Mt.Fuji with lightening striking in a Beneath the Summit.

Top of Mt.Fuji in red contrasts with the calm background of the blue sky.
The base of mountain being covered in the cloud, lightning has shone.
A famous print with an incredible composition.
04. Under Mannen Bridge at Fukagawa

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Sumida Ward to be printed.

The Sumida river is flowing calmly.
To look at the bridge from the boat which is floated in the river, Mt.Fuji is
visible from between the bridge girder.
A complete and impressive array.
05. Sundai, Edo

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Chiyoda Ward.

There were samurai residence had stood in a row around there in those
days.
Green of trees are image of summer in Ukiyo-e.
This picture has expressed the trace of Edo that time.
06. The Circular Pine Trees of Aoyama

It is present Shibuya ward to be printed.

“Enza no Matsu” are very big pine trees was planting in Ryugen-Temple in
Sibuya Ward.
The visitors took a walk in the garden and watched these pine trees.
Detailed description is very funny.
07. Senju, Musashi Province

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Adachi Ward to be printed.

Two fishermen sit along the edge of the canal and fish from the Arakawa
River.
A traveler looks across towards Mt.Fuji and leads his tired horse behind
him.
Evoking the stream of time calmly.
08. Inume pass, Kai province

It is present Yamanashi Prefecture Uenohara City to be printed.

The image depicts Mt.Fuji from the hillside of Inume pass on the Koshu
road.
On the gentle slope at the left, two travelers walk in front of horses laden
with cargo.
09. Fuji View Field in Owari Province

It is present Nagoya City Naka Ward to be printed in this woodblock pront.

Mt.Fuji visible inside circle of a barrel in the distance.
A craftsman shave the board with great application against the Mt.Fuji.
This woodblock print is the most bold design and important work of
Hokusai.
10. Tama River in Musashi Province

It is present Saitama Prefecture.

A serene morning scene of the Tama River flowing towards Mt.Fuji.
A heavy fog settled across the print over the river, a lone fishing boat
against the waves.
Evoking a calm morning on the Tama River.
11. Tsukuda Island in Musashi Province

It is present Tokyo Metropolitan Chuo Ward to be printed.

A birds-eye view of Tsukuda Island shows a quaint fishing village in the
mouth of the Sumida River.
An interesting design mainly concerned with the shape and function of
boats, Hokusai creates a gathered composition.
12. Shichiri beach in Sagami Province

It is present kanagawa Prefecture Kamakura City to be printed.

Another fantastic Hokusai landscape print depicting the rolling dunes of
Shichiri beach along the Pacific Ocean.
A small village is tucked in the trees along the water’s edge.
Mt. Fuji rises in the distance beyond.
13. Lake Suwa in Shinano Province

It is present Lake Suwa in Yamanashi Prefecture.

A beautiful view of Lake Suwa from a high position along the shore.
In the distance, the Takashima Castle seen left of center and just below
Mt.Fuji at the tip of the cape filled with houses.
This scene depicts quiet evening in still lake.
14. Kajikazawa in Kai province

It is present Yamanashi Prefecture Kajikazawa Town to be printed.

This printing is the one of the best of Hokusai’s work.
A famous scene of the fisherman casting his net into the turbulent waters,
Mt.Fuji in the near distance, only the summit seen above the fog.
15. Ushibori in Hitachi Province

It is present Ibaragi Prefecture Itako City to be printed.

Early morning in Lake Kasumigaura.
Sound of flapping wings of two white egrets.
A fisherman pouring water into the marsh.
Evoking a calm morning on the Lake Kasumigaura.
16. Umezawa in Sagami Province

It is present kanagawa prefecture ninomiya town to be printed.

It is a beautiful work with fantastic color of Mt.Fuji, Japanese cranes, and
pale redish clouds.
It gives you a feeling of the freshness before cranes rise with the sunrise.
17. Mishima pass in Kai province

A big tree divide a flame against Mt.Fuji on the hilly Mishima Pass.
Attempting to measure the circumference of the tree, the men reach their
arms around, another sits and puffs on his tobacco.
A lovely print with soft green and blue tones,
Mt.Fuji and clouds in the background.
18. Asakusa Hongan-ji temple in the Eastern capital

It is present Asakusa-Honganji Temple in Taito Ward to be printed in this

woodblock print.
The big roof was most bigest in Edo, and people was astounded by scale of
roof at that time.
The watch tower, flying kite, and Mt.Fuji, Hokusai represented hight of sky
by added these incident details.
19. Ejiri in the Suruga Province

It is present Shizuoka Prefecture Shimizu City to be printed in this

woodblock print.
A sudden gust of wind surprises the travelers on a road that winds through
marshy land.
Papers flying from a backpack of a woman caught in the wind, travelers
holding their hats.
20. Mount Fuji from the mountains of Totoumi

It is present Shizuoka Prefecture.

An extraordinary Hokusai print from the Mt.Fuji series.
A huge piece of lumber is propped diagonally as two men saw into the
wood making dimensioned lumber.
The group oblivious to the fantastic view of Mt.Fuji, the mountain rising in
the background.
21. Tea house at Koishikawa

It is present Bunkyo Ward Koishikawa to be printed in this woodprint.

Beautiful, snowy landscape and Mt.Fuji view, several people seen gathered
to view the snow-covered mountain from their home on the left side of the
print.
Excellent color in this excellent printing.
22. Below Meguro

It is present Meguro Ward.

In a dip between hills, Mt.Fuji can be seen in the distance.
In the foreground, two falconers stop to question a local farmer.
23. Yoshida at Tokaido

It is present Shizuoka Prefecture Yoshida City to be printed.

Terrific print of the famous teahouse along the Tokaido road.
Two women resting in excellent seat of the “Fuji viewing Teahouse”.
The visitors to the teahouse are viewing the Mt.Fuji in the distance.
24. The Kazusa Province sea route

It is present Chiba Prefecture Futtsu City to be printed.

A view of two ships sailing across an expansive sea.
The sky and the sea which are divided in the horizon.
The billowing sails and change in color from a deep blue in the foreground
to the green of the horizon creates a strong feeling of movement.
25. Bay of Noboto

It is present Chiba City Chuou Ward to be printed in this woodblock print.

Men and women gathering clams in the shallow waters of Noboto Bay on a
summer morning.
Two children play in the water and Mt.Fuji rises in the distance through the
large torii gate.
26. Nihonbashi bridge in Edo

It is present Chuou Ward Nihonbashi.

Nihonbasi bridge was starting point of Tokaido.
This was the central commercial district in Edo, and looking down the river
one sees Mt.Fuji rising in the background.
27. Barrier Town on the Sumida River

It is present Adachi Ward Senju to be printed.

Three Samurai scuttled passing the public notice bord who dressed travelers
wear.
The way of their being flurried in early morning was associated with
something to serious affair in their country.
28. The lake of Hakone in Sagami Province

It is present Kanagawa prefecture Hakone to be printed.

A beautiful, serene scene high in the mountains near Hakone.
Mt.Fuji rises in the distance over the rolling hills.
Beautiful lake scenery in the foreground.
29. Mount Fuji reflects in Lake Kawaguchi, seen from the Misaka Pass
in Kai Province

It is present Yamanashi prefecture Fuji-Kawaguchi to be printed.

Wonderful view of Mt.Fuji in Lake Kawagudhi at Misaka pass.
Hokusai seems to want to show both of Fuji’s faces.
The barren summer peak bathed in sunlight and the reflection in the water
showing snow covered Mt.Fuji, a winter condition.
30. Hodogaya on the Tokaido

It is present Yokohama City Hodogaya ward to be printed in this woodblock

print.
An interesting print of travelers along the Tokaido road.
The travelers are in typical Japanese dress.
This painting is of a traditional scene in travel at the time.
31. A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga in Edo

It is present Tokyo Metorpolis Chuo ward to be printed.

Downtown Edo with the impressive merchant buildings lining the
prosperous street.
The building of front is Mitsukosi department store in this time.
Kites flying in a winter breeze, framing Mt.Fuji in the distance.
32. Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida
River at Onmayagashi

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Sumida ward to be printed.

The ferry landing on a evening and travelers crossing the Sumida on a
“Mt.Fuji viewing boat”.
Mt. Fuji appeared side by Ryogoku bridge against the evening sun.
Wonderful genre scene from old Edo.
33. Sazai hall - Temple of Five Hundred Rakan

It is present Sumida ward Fukagawa to be printed.

Gohyaku-Rakan temple was one of the sights of Edo at the time.
But this shrine was moved to Meguro.
They enjoyed viewing Mt.Fuji.
34. Watermill at Onden

It is present Shibuya Ward Harajuku to be printed.

A scene of farmers working diligently with the watermill at Onden.
Onden is means secret rice field for evasion of land tax.
35. Enoshima in Sagami Province

It is present Enoshima Coast in Kanagawa Prefecture Fujisawa City to be

printed.
Beautiful landscape painting by Hokusai showing the island of Enoshima
and the large temple there dedicated to Benzaiten temple.
Pilgrims can be seen approaching the temple along a sand bar at low tide.
And Mt.Fuji seen in the distance.
36. Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido

A snow covered Mt.Fuji seen in the distance.

The image depicts two ships navigated the big wave of the sea.
The soltpans seen in distance.
There was many soltpans in Ejiri in this time.
37. Honjo Tatekawa, the timberyard at Honjo

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Sumida Ward to be printed.

Mt.Fuji seen between the lumber.
Evoking the energy of claftman from this printing.
38. Pleasure District at Senju

It is present Tokyo Metropolis Taito Ward Sanya.

The licensed quarters standing a row that was surrounded by a wood wall
seen against the Mt.Fuji.
A row or line of people carried a gun covered cardinal red cloth bag is
Daimyo’s procession of turn their home country.
39. Goten-yama hill, Shinagawa on the Tokaido

This is now Shinagawa Goten-yama hill.

Goten-yama hill was used to be filled with many people enjoying the view
of the ocean and cherry blossoms.
Hiroshige repeatedly drawn of fully cherry blossoms on the other hand,
Hokusai’s only cherry blossom wasstood out beautifully in “Thirtu-six
views of Mt.Fuji”.
Hokusai’s interest is toward people watching flowers and their expressions
rather than those cherry blossoms.
40. Dawn at Isawa in Kai Provinec

It is present Yamanashi Prefecture Fuefuki City to be printed.

Early morning as the sun rises in a village near a river.
Mt.Fuji seen in the distance.
Foretelling sunrise, Mt.Fuji stands against a pink sky.
Travelers arranging their packs to continue down the road for the day.
41. The back of Fuji from the Minobu river

Top of Mt.Fuji can be seen between those towerd mountains and deep fog.
Wave, speed, and mass of water is strongly depicted. People travel with
those approaching water.
42. Nakahara in Sagami Province

It is now Hiratsuka city in Kanagawa prefecture.

This is the road for Ohyama which was known with religion as spirit
mountain close to Edo.
Various kinds of people like father and son, trained monks, and traders take
this road for visit.
It is able to be seen the life at the time from ladies going to the farm and
farmers catch clams in the river.
43. Ono Shinden in the Suruga Province

It is now Fuji city in Shizuoka prefecture.

Farmers leading cows with tons of reed, women with full of pickles on their
shoulder, and white herons, all of them are on the way home as the sun is
set.
44.The Tea plantation of Katakura in Suruga Province

A detailed scene of a tea plantation in the Suruga Province.

Men carrying cargo stand in the foreground while women in bamboo hats
pick tea leaves in the background.
A snow-covered Mt.Fuji stands in the background.
45. The Fuji from Kanaya on the Tokaido

Oi river was difficult stage of the Tokaido-Road for the travelers.

Depicting travelers crossing the swift current of the Oi River, Hokusai
sketched strong movement in the painting. With exacting detail of the water
pushing against the efforts of the travelers, Hokusai creates a fine
composition.
46. Climbing on Fuji

This is the final piece in this series that was drawn of near the top ot
Mt.fuji.
It is represented of people climbing with sticks, sitting and rest, giving thier
body a minute in the lodge,and people at the top.
Presently the sunrise would show from top of the Mt.fuji. “Thirty-six views
of Mt.Fuji” is one of the master piece that vigorously reminds us of Mt. fuji
is a mountain of faith as a theme.
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