Artwork
冨嶽三十六景 東海道江尻田子の浦略図|Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Ejiri Tago no ura ryaku zu), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 東海道江尻田子の浦略図|Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Ejiri Tago no ura ryaku zu), 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
Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō is a woodblock print from Katsushika Hokusai's series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, dating to circa 1831. The work is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with Mount Fuji prominently featured in the background as a gentle, snowy slope. The foreground focuses on a light-colored, pointed boat being rowed through choppy waters by individuals in traditional Japanese attire, set against a backdrop of a small village and green hills.
Technique & Style
Hokusai employs a nuanced use of color, notably varying shades of blue to add depth and texture to the water. The composition conveys a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the artist's skill in capturing dynamic scenes within serene landscapes.
History & Provenance
Created around 1831, the print is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, though specific details of its provenance before acquisition are not provided here.
Context
As part of the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, this work reflects Hokusai's fascination with capturing the iconic mountain from diverse perspectives, highlighting its cultural and natural significance in Japanese art.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this individual print are not highlighted, its inclusion in Hokusai's renowned series contributes to the broader impact of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji on Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing and its global influence on art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
- 冨嶽三十六景 東海道金谷の不二|Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Kanaya no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 東海道江尻田子の浦略図|Tago Bay near Ejiri on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Ejiri Tago no ura ryaku zu), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 相州七里浜|Shichirigahama in Sagami Province (Sōshū Shichirigahama), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
葛飾北斎画 冨嶽三十六景
東海道金谷の不二|Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Kanaya no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei
冨嶽三十六景 東都駿台|Surugadai in Edo (Tōto Sundai), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 上総の海路|At Sea off Kazusa (Kazusa no kairo), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 武州玉川|Fuji—The Tama River, Musashi Province, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 武州玉川|Tama River in Musashi Province (Bushū Tamagawa), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 相州七里浜|Shichirigahama in Sagami Province (Sōshū Shichirigahama), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)
冨嶽三十六景 甲州三坂水面|Reflection in Lake at Misaka in Kai Province (Kōshū Misaka suimen), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)