Artwork

冨嶽三十六景東海道吉田|Yoshida on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)

冨嶽三十六景東海道吉田|Yoshida on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Yoshida on the Tōkaidō is a woodblock print from Katsushika Hokusai's series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, created around 1831. The work is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene riverside scene in Yoshida, with a group of people on a wooden porch, a woman in vibrant attire nearby, and Mount Fuji looming in the distance. A sign with Japanese characters is prominently displayed above the group.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print features Hokusai's characteristic use of blues, greens, and earthy tones. Notable details include a blue roof with white patterns and the subtle portrayal of everyday life through figures such as a man with a fan and another leaning on a stick.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1831, the print is one of thirty-six in the Fugaku sanjūrokkei series. It is currently held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Context

Part of a broader series focusing on Mount Fuji's presence in various Japanese landscapes, Yoshida on the Tōkaidō reflects Hokusai's interest in capturing the mountain's influence on daily life and environments across the country.