Who painted Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo?

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo was painted by Katsushika Hokusai in 1804.

Where can I see Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo?

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo?

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo

Katsushika Hokusai , 1804

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fuji from Surugadai, in Yedo, a print by Katsushika Hokusai, dates to 1804 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It depicts a serene rural landscape with Mount Fuji in the background and figures on a path in the foreground.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a tranquil rural scene near Yedo (Tokyo), contrasting everyday life (people walking, carrying loads) with the majestic, distant presence of Mount Fuji, evoking a sense of harmony between nature and human activity.

Technique & Style

Hokusai's composition achieves depth through layered elements (distant Fuji, intermediate hills, foreground path). Color contrasts (dark green trees, light brown hills) enhance visual appeal, characteristic of Hokusai's nuanced use of color in ukiyo-e prints.

History & Provenance

Created in 1804 by renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, the print is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.