Hokusai – Fuji in Deep Snow (Shinsetsu no Fuji) – One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Edo-period woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, Fuji in Deep Snow (Shinsetsu no Fuji), from Fugaku Hyakkei, circa 1849, about 22 × 26 cm, in excellent condition.
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Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎, 1760–1849)
Title: Shinsetsu no Fuji 深雪の不二 (Fuji in Deep Snow)
Series: Fugaku Hyakkei 富嶽百景 (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), Volume 3
Technique: Woodblock print (ukiyo-e), colour (nishiki-e)
Date: Japan, c. 1849, Edo period published by Nishimuraya Yohachi
Format: Double-page illustration (mihiraki), from the bound volume; together approx. 22 × 26 cm
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Condition
Very good condition; minor tape residue on the backside! Please check the images!
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About the print
Fugaku Hyakkei is widely regarded as Hokusai's masterpiece in book form. It is a three-volume picture book of views of Mount Fuji, published in black and grey ink. It came after his famous colour series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (c. 1830–32). The first volume appeared in 1834. Its postface is the well-known statement Hokusai signed as "Gakyō Rōjin Manji" (the Old Man Mad About Painting). In it he says that nothing he drew before the age of seventy was worth noticing, and he hopes to have truly reached the essence of things by the age of 110.
The book treats Fuji as a sacred mountain and a symbol of immortality, showing it from very different viewpoints, seasons and situations. The monochrome palette moved the attention onto line, composition and Hokusai's inventive ideas. Many collectors see the books as more experimental than the colour prints. Volume 3, which includes this design, appeared around the time of Hokusai's death in 1849.
Shinsetsu no Fuji is spread over two facing pages. These were printed as one book opening and are offered here as two separate sheets that together form the complete design.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎, 1760–1849)
Title: Shinsetsu no Fuji 深雪の不二 (Fuji in Deep Snow)
Series: Fugaku Hyakkei 富嶽百景 (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji), Volume 3
Technique: Woodblock print (ukiyo-e), colour (nishiki-e)
Date: Japan, c. 1849, Edo period published by Nishimuraya Yohachi
Format: Double-page illustration (mihiraki), from the bound volume; together approx. 22 × 26 cm
_______________________________________________________
Condition
Very good condition; minor tape residue on the backside! Please check the images!
_______________________________________________________
About the print
Fugaku Hyakkei is widely regarded as Hokusai's masterpiece in book form. It is a three-volume picture book of views of Mount Fuji, published in black and grey ink. It came after his famous colour series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (c. 1830–32). The first volume appeared in 1834. Its postface is the well-known statement Hokusai signed as "Gakyō Rōjin Manji" (the Old Man Mad About Painting). In it he says that nothing he drew before the age of seventy was worth noticing, and he hopes to have truly reached the essence of things by the age of 110.
The book treats Fuji as a sacred mountain and a symbol of immortality, showing it from very different viewpoints, seasons and situations. The monochrome palette moved the attention onto line, composition and Hokusai's inventive ideas. Many collectors see the books as more experimental than the colour prints. Volume 3, which includes this design, appeared around the time of Hokusai's death in 1849.
Shinsetsu no Fuji is spread over two facing pages. These were printed as one book opening and are offered here as two separate sheets that together form the complete design.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
22 cm
Width
26 cm
Title of artwork
Hokusai – Fuji in Deep Snow (Shinsetsu no Fuji) – One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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