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Tatekawa at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai. Tatekawa at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
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Tatekawa at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai. Tatekawa at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
Tatekawa at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33
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Tatekawa at Honjo" is a captivating woodblock print from Hokusai's renowned series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," created around 1830-33. This masterpiece by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) showcases three men on a rooftop overlooking the Tatekawa River estuary in Honjo, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The men, dressed in traditional clothing, appear deep in thought as they gaze at the expansive body of water, dotted with boats and framed by the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji. The print's vibrant blue hues and intricate details bring the scene to life, capturing the essence of the Edo Period (1603-1868) and the Zen Buddhist influence on Japanese art. The woodblock print's oban size (approximately 26 x 38 cm or 10 x 15 inches) showcases the artist's remarkable skill in the ukiyo-e (floating world) artistic style, which emphasizes the beauty and transience of everyday life. The title "Tatekawa at Honjo" refers to the Tatekawa River, which flows into the Edo Bay, and the location in Honjo, where the lumberyard and timber yard were situated. The men on the rooftop could be lumber workers, taking a break to contemplate the river and the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance. The print's title, "Sorobeku," translates to "looking afar," further emphasizing the men's introspective moment and the connection between the natural world and the human spirit. This woodblock print is a testament to Hokusai's artistic genius and his ability to capture the essence of Japan's geography and culture during the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868). It is a significant work in the Heritage Art collection, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Asia and the world.
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