description Fuji from Sumida River Overview
Fuji from Sumida River is a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai from the 1830s. It is part of Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji and shows boaters traveling on the Sumida River near Edo, with the river scene providing the immediate setting for the mountain named in the title. The print is relevant to viewers interested in Edo geography, waterways, and Hokusai's combination of everyday activity with a recurring landscape subject.
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What is shown in Hokusai's Fuji from Sumida River?
The print shows boaters traveling on the Sumida River near Edo, with Mount Fuji visible as the distant landmark. The river activity provides the immediate setting for the mountain view.
Which Hokusai series includes Fuji from Sumida River?
It is part of Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, the 1830s ukiyo-e series by Katsushika Hokusai. The series repeatedly places Fuji within ordinary travel, work, and regional landscapes.
Why are the boaters important in Fuji from Sumida River?
They make the print a scene of everyday movement on the Sumida River rather than a purely monumental view of Fuji. Their presence connects the distant mountain to life near Edo.
What medium is Fuji from Sumida River?
It is a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. Hokusai used the woodblock format to combine a detailed river setting with the strong compositional presence of Mount Fuji.
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