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The artist employs a deliberate contrast between the static, snow-capped peak and the gentle ripples of the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette relies heavily on the use of Prussian blue, a pigment that became available in Japan during this period and allowed for the deep, saturated tones seen in the sky and water. The surrounding hills are rendered in shades of green, providing a natural frame for the central subject. Small thatched-roof dwellings are nestled among the trees, adding a human element to the scene. A single boat drifts on the right, providing a sense of scale and quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokusai utilised the woodblock technique to achieve clean lines and flat areas of colour, which are characteristic of the Ukiyo-e style. The print demonstrates his ability to capture a specific atmospheric condition through simplified forms and balanced composition. The reflection of the mountain is depicted with a degree of stylisation, where the inverted image appears slightly altered from the physical mountain above. This choice invites the viewer to consider the relationship between reality and its representation. The print remains a clear example of Hokusai's technical precision and his interest in the varied appearances of Mount Fuji across different seasons and locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/hakone-from-the-series-fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-katsushika-hokusai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHakone, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido - Katsushika Hokusai — Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsushika Hokusai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58938948780367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58938990264655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58938990297423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58938990330191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58938990362959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58938990395727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58938990428495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58938990461263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58938990494031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58938990526799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58938990559567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58938990592335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Surface-of-the-Water-at-Misaka-in-Koshu-Province_Poster_CompositorV1_1790714404755.jpg?v=1790715017","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-surface-of-the-water-at-misaka-in-koshu-province-katsushika-hokusai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}