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Katsushika Hokusai - Yoshida on the Tokaido, about 1830-1832

Katsushika Hokusai (Tokyo, 1760 - 1849, Tokyo)

Yoshida on the Tokaido (Tokaido Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), about 1830-1832

Woodblock print on paper mounted to a second sheet of Japanese paper , 25.1 x 37.7 cm (9 7/8 x 14 13/16 in.)

Commentary

Katsushika Hokusai’s series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji shows the emblematic Japanese peak from a variety of viewpoints. Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave of Kanagawa from this series depicts the mountain dwarfed by a cresting wave, emphasizing the omnipotence of nature. In contrast, his Yoshida on the Tokaido pictures the peak within a more human setting. This print shows men and women seated in a teahouse, looking out at Mount Fuji. The mountain is neatly framed by a wide rectangular window, bringing order to this immense element of the landscape.

Isabella traveled to Japan in 1883 and maintained an interest in Japanese art and culture throughout her lifetime.