1831
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
冨嶽三十六景 東海道品川御殿山の不二|Fuji from Gotenyama at Shinagawa on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Shinagawa Gotenyama no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is a 1831 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with people relaxing under bare trees. A few figures sit on mats near a small pavilion, while others stroll along a path. In the distance, Mount Fuji rises above the horizon, its peak faintly visible through soft clouds. The colors are bright but muted—greens, blues, and earthy tones—with a calm waterway reflecting the sky. Notice how the trees have no leaves, yet their branches curve gracefully. This style was common in Japanese prints to show seasons or mood. The artist used simple shapes and bold outlines to create depth. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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