Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 54854

Hodogaya on the Tökaidö Road

Artist / 作者
Katsushika Hokusai葛飾北斎
Date / 年代
1827-1837
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
Digital record / 画像記録
481 × 332 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Honolulu Museum of Art
Published by / 公開者
青木ソラ
Rights / 権利
No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記
Honolulu Museum of Art

Catalog note / 解説

Hokusai’s distinctive design shows unique shapes of pine trees functions as though they are lattices in the composition. Between the trees, a small Mount Fuji is visible in back. It is a great effect to attract people’s eyes. Hasui’s Matsushima scene (HAA# 19223) is similar in term of the arrangement of trees. The contrast beteen dark green of pine leafs and the fresh blue of ocean makes this attractive print. Hasui’s Kaiganji Beach print (HAA#19207)is considered to be a variant from his Matsushima print. Hazy scenery in the background and focused view of the tree’s roots emphasizes their lively power and beauty of nature. (from Nostalgic Japan exhibition 10/18/2004-) - - - - - - - - - - -…

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