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The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji)

Katsushika Hokusai , 1834

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji), by Katsushika Hokusai, 1834
The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji), by Katsushika Hokusai, 1834

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji) is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1924.964
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss for the Dudley P. Allen Collection

About this work

Overview

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province is a print by Katsushika Hokusai, part of his series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji, created around 1834.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a rural landscape with a weir, where people in traditional clothing are at work. A horse-drawn cart and a worker on the weir are prominent in the foreground, set against a backdrop of trees, water, and a distant mountain.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by muted colors and gentle lines, conveying a serene atmosphere. Hokusai's attention to detail captures the tranquility of everyday life.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Katsushika Hokusai

Artist

Katsushika Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.

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Who painted The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji)?

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji) was painted by Katsushika Hokusai in 1834.

Where can I see The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji)?

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji)?

The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji) is associated with Romanticism.

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