Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō - Katsushika Hokusai
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A classic woodblock print from Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, depicting boatmen at Tago Bay with the mountain in the distance.
This woodblock print is part of the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, a collection that established Hokusai as a master of the genre. The composition presents a view of Mount Fuji from the Tago Bay area, situated along the Tōkaidō road. Hokusai employs a distinct perspective, placing the mountain in the background while focusing on the activity of local boatmen in the foreground.
The print demonstrates the technical precision of the ukiyo-e tradition. The artist uses a controlled colour palette, relying on Prussian blue for the mountain and the water, contrasted against the muted earth tones of the shoreline and the boats. The lines are clean and deliberate, defining the shapes of the vessels and the distant peaks with clarity. The water is rendered through rhythmic, repeating patterns that suggest movement without disrupting the overall balance of the image.
In this work, Hokusai captures a moment of daily life within the broader context of the Japanese terrain. The inclusion of the small figures on the shore and the boatmen provides a sense of scale, grounding the monumental presence of Mount Fuji in human experience. The print reflects the artist's interest in the relationship between natural forms and human activity, a recurring theme throughout his career. The use of negative space, particularly in the sky and the mid-ground, allows the viewer to focus on the interplay between the sharp, angular forms of the boats and the soft, organic curves of the mountain and clouds. This piece remains a primary example of the aesthetic and technical standards of nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.
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- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō - Katsushika Hokusai
Artist Biography
Katsushika Hokusai
Throughout his prolific career, Hokusai produced thousands of prints, sketches and illustrated books. He continually reinvented his style and identity, even adopting over 30 different artist names as his work evolved. His bold compositions, innovative use of perspective and striking colour palettes redefined Japanese printmaking. Hokusai's famed series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji showcases not just technical mastery, but a spiritual reverence for landscape and everyday life. His work depicted everything from serene rural scenes to mythological creatures and bustling cityscapes.
Hokusai's legacy transcended Japan, profoundly shaping Western art during the 19th century through the movement known as Japonisme. Artists like Monet, Van Gogh and Whistler drew direct inspiration from his compositions and sensibilities. Today, Hokusai is celebrated not only as one of Japan’s greatest artists, but as a bridge between Eastern and Western visual culture. His art continues to captivate modern audiences with its fluid lines, narrative depth and timeless exploration of the human connection to nature.
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