“The Rapids of Eight Boats / Mount Fuji in Suruga Province” — Takamizawa - Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎 (1760–1849) - Published by Takamizawa - Japan

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The Rapids of Eight Boats
This Takamizawa reprint reproduces “The Rapids of Eight Boats” by Katsushika Hokusai, a dynamic composition showcasing Hokusai’s fascination with movement and water. Fishermen navigate turbulent waves in long wooden boats, rendered with powerful lines and delicate color gradations. The rhythmic flow of the river contrasts with the quiet dignity of Mount Fuji in the distance, reflecting Hokusai’s mastery in capturing both human perseverance and nature’s vast energy.

Mount Fuji in Suruga Province
This woodblock print presents a vivid view of Mount Fuji as seen from Suruga Province, glowing in soft crimson hues against a serene sky. Originally from Hokusai’s celebrated landscape works, it exemplifies his ability to balance bold color and lyrical composition. The Takamizawa edition recreates the crisp lines and subtle tonal shifts of the Edo-period original, offering a faithful homage to one of Japan’s most iconic artistic visions.


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Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾 北斎, c. 31 October 1760 – 10 May 1849), known simply as Hokusai, was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, active as a painter and printmaker.[1] He is best known for the woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Hokusai was instrumental in developing ukiyo-e from a style of portraiture largely focused on courtesans and actors into a much broader style of art that focused on landscapes, plants, and animals. His works are thought to have had a significant influence on Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet during the wave of Japonisme that spread across Europe in the late 19th century.