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冨嶽三十六景 武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)

Katsushika Hokusai , 1831

冨嶽三十六景　武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei), by Katsushika Hokusai, ink, 1831
冨嶽三十六景　武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei), by Katsushika Hokusai, ink, 1831

冨嶽三十六景 武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju) is a woodblock print from Katsushika Hokusai's series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, dating to around 1831. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene, hilly landscape with a river, distant Mount Fuji, and everyday life. Figures engage in quiet activities: two workers near a fence and a rider on a red horse passing by, conveying a sense of calm order.

Technique & Style

Hokusai employs flat colors and clean lines to achieve depth in the composition. The pale blue sky with soft clouds and the juxtaposition of natural and human elements exemplify his ability to suggest vitality through simplicity.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1831, the print is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Context

Part of the influential Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, this work showcases Hokusai's contribution to ukiyo-e, emphasizing the iconic presence of Mount Fuji in Japanese landscape art.

Legacy

Through its serene and compositionally balanced depiction, Senju in Musashi Province reflects Hokusai's enduring influence on landscape representation, encouraging viewers to appreciate the harmony between nature and human activity.

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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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冨嶽三十六景　武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) was painted by Katsushika Hokusai in 1831.

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冨嶽三十六景　武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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冨嶽三十六景　武州千住|Senju in Musashi Province (Bushū Senju), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is associated with Japonisme.