1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Weir at Senju in Musashi Province (from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji) is a 1834 by Katsushika Hokusai, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of people working near a weir in a rural landscape. In the foreground, a horse is pulling a cart with two people on it, while another person is working on the weir. The background features a mountain, trees, and a body of water. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, and the scene is depicted in a serene and peaceful manner. The use of muted colors and gentle brushstrokes adds to the overall sense of calm. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the beauty of everyday life is evident in this painting. For more works by Katsushika Hokusai, explore his other pieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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