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Mount Fuji, Japan - Reproduction of a woodcut by Hokusai
Mount Fuji, Japan - Reproduction of a woodcut by Hokusai - Fuji above the lightning. from the series: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. Date: circa 1831
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Active Capped Clouds Distinctive Fork Forked Form Fuji Fujiyama Hokusai Honshu Katsushika Lightning Mount Peak Shape Stratovolcano Strike Stylised Woodcut
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Mount Fuji, Japan - Reproduction of a Woodcut by Hokusai: A Stylized Portrayal of the Iconic Japanese Mountain, Shrouded in Myth and History Mount Fuji, Japan's most famous and revered mountain, is depicted in this exquisite woodcut print by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Titled "Fuji above the Lightning" from his series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," this masterpiece showcases the distinctive shape and form of the iconic mountain, capped with a heavy, pristine layer of snow. Mount Fuji, also known as Fujiyama or Fuji San, is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Honshu. Its symmetrical, perfect cone shape and snow-capped peak have long been a source of inspiration for artists and poets, both in Japan and beyond. This woodcut print, created around 1831, is a testament to Hokusai's mastery of the traditional Japanese woodcut technique. The image captures Mount Fuji in all its grandeur, rising majestically above the clouds and reaching towards the heavens. The mountain is framed by the forked lightning, adding an element of drama and dynamism to the scene. The snowclad peak glistens in the sunlight, while the surrounding clouds are rendered in delicate, stylized strokes. Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" is considered one of the most influential works in Japanese art history. This particular print, with its depiction of Mount Fuji above the lightning, is a striking reminder of the power and beauty of nature, as well as the enduring allure of this iconic mountain.
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