PrintsJapanese19th century

One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei), Vol. 1

Edo period, 1834 (Tempō 5)

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

The first of a pair of thread-bound ukiyo-e woodblock-printed books in "hanshi-bon" format; ink on paper with signature reading "Gakyōrōjin Manji hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed: H. 22.8 cm x W. 15.8 cm x D. 1.2 cm (9 x 6 1/4 x 1/2 in.)

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