諸國瀧廻リ 木曾海道小野ノ瀑布|Ono Waterfall on the Kisokaidō (Kisokaidō Ono no bakufu), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri)

Executed with ink and multiple pigments on paper, the print employs the ukiyo‑e woodblock method typical of the late Edo period. Hokusai balances delicate line work with subtle washes of gray, white, and muted blues, rendering water and vegetation with a restrained yet expressive palette.

Produced as one of several prints documenting notable waterfalls across Japan, the work was likely circulated as a hand‑colored album leaf for travelers and collectors. It entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s holdings through a 20th‑century acquisition of Japanese prints, where it remains on display.

The series reflects a broader Edo‑era fascination with travel and natural scenery, aligning with contemporary guidebooks and the burgeoning interest in regional landscapes. Hokusai’s treatment of water and topography influenced later Japanese artists and contributed to the Western appreciation of ukiyo‑e during the late 19th century.