HOKUSAI 葛飾北斎 富嶽三十六景 甲州三島越 Mishima Pass in Kai Province | Edo Japanese Woodblock Print Reproduction

About the Artwork:
This striking ukiyo-e woodblock print reproduction depicts Mishima Pass in Kai Province (甲州三島越) — one of the most atmospheric snow scenes from Katsushika Hokusai’s (葛飾北斎) legendary series “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji” (富嶽三十六景).

Created around 1831, this composition captures travelers and a horse making their way along a narrow snowy road curving beside a river, framed by a traditional thatched house and distant winter mountains. Hokusai’s use of deep Prussian blue and soft gradations of white conveys the stillness and clarity of Japan’s winter landscape.

Cultural and Historical Significance:
Hokusai revolutionized Japanese art by merging traditional ukiyo-e techniques with an innovative approach to perspective and natural light. The Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series established him as a global icon, representing not only the sacred mountain but also Japan’s connection between humanity and nature.

This particular print embodies tranquility and endurance — themes central to Edo-period spirituality and aesthetics. The snowy road’s curve subtly leads the viewer’s eye toward the unseen Mount Fuji, symbolizing both journey and aspiration.

Why It’s Special:

• Authentic Hokusai landscape reproduction from the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji

• Licensed Shueisha Japan edition, printed on archival washi paper

• Showcases Edo Japan’s masterful use of color gradation and composition

• A perfect centerpiece for lovers of Japanese landscape art and Hokusai’s timeless genius

• Captures the beauty of winter, solitude, and harmony — hallmarks of ukiyo-e serenity

This masterpiece radiates quiet poetry — a vision of snow, travel, and perseverance seen through the eyes of one of Japan’s greatest artists.