諸國瀧廻 東都葵ヶ岡の瀧|The Falls at Aoigaoka in the Eastern Capital (Tōto Aoigaoka no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri)

Hokusai employs ink line work to render the tree’s bark and the mist of the falls, while muted yet vivid pigments fill the sky, water, and foliage. The subtle gradations of blue and green are achieved through layered color blocks, and cross‑hatching adds depth to the rocky terrain.

The print was issued as a sheet from the series Shokoku taki meguri, which toured notable waterfalls throughout Japan. After its original circulation in the early nineteenth century, the work entered the holdings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Japanese prints collection.

Produced during the Edo period, the image reflects the era’s fascination with travel and landscape, aligning with the broader ukiyo‑e tradition of depicting popular sites. Hokusai’s interest in water’s dynamic forms is evident, linking this work to his later studies of waves and currents.