description Suruga Satta Kaijo Overview
Suruga Satta Kaijo is a color woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, produced during Japan's Edo period. It presents the Satta coast in Suruga Province, with ships on the water and Mount Fuji integrated into the distant landscape. The composition uses the shoreline, sea traffic, and the mountain to establish a view associated with travel along Japan's Pacific coast.
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Who created Suruga Satta Kaijo?
The print was designed by Katsushika Hokusai as part of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. It depicts the Satta coast in the historic province of Suruga.
What does Suruga Satta Kaijo show?
Ships move across the water near the Satta coast while Mount Fuji appears within the distant landscape. The composition links maritime traffic, coastal geography, and the recurring mountain subject of Hokusai's series.
Where is the Satta coast?
The Satta coast is in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture on Japan's Pacific side. It is associated with the historic Tokaido corridor and views toward Mount Fuji.
What series includes Suruga Satta Kaijo?
It belongs to Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, a landmark Edo-period series by Hokusai. Despite its title, the series contains more than 36 designs because additional prints were later issued.
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