Hokuju Collection

Futatsuryu of Izutsuya as a Musician (Hayashi), from the series "Parade of the Shimanouchi... 1836
Futatsuryu of Izutsuya as a Musician (Hayashi), from the series "Parade of the Shimanouchi Pleasure Quarter (Shimanouchi nerimono)", 1836

Takanawa Okido at the Shinagawa Station (Shinagawa-juku Takanawa Okido)... c. 1789/1818. Creator: Shotei Hokuju
Takanawa Okido at the Shinagawa Station (Shinagawa-juku Takanawa Okido), from the series "Eastern Capital (Toto)", c. 1789/1818

Looking out to Sea from the Benten Shrine at Susaki in Fukagawa (Fukagawa Susaki... c. 1789 / 1818)
Looking out to Sea from the Benten Shrine at Susaki in Fukagawa (Fukagawa Susaki Benten yori kaijo o nozomu), from the series " Eastern Capital (Toto)", c. 1789/1818

Susaki, from the series "New Perspective Pictures (Shin uki-e)", c. 1810s
Susaki, from the series " New Perspective Pictures (Shin uki-e)", c. 1810s

Shichiri Beach at Enoshima (Enoshima Shichirigahama), c. 1789 / 1818
Shichiri Beach at Enoshima (Enoshima Shichirigahama), c. 1789/1818

View of Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima no kei), from the series " Eastern Capital (Toto)", c. 1789/1818

Futamigaura in Ise Province from a group of nine Uki-e prints (woodblock print)
1766529 Futamigaura in Ise Province from a group of nine Uki-e prints (woodblock print) by Shotei Hokuju (1763-c.1824); 26.3x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Futami Beach at Ise, early 19th century. early 19th century
View of Futami Beach at Ise, early 19th century

Shore Scene Showing European Influence. Creator: Shotei Hokuju
Shore Scene Showing European Influence

View of Ochanomizu in the Eastern Capital, ca. 1830. ca. 1830. Creator: Shotei Hokuju
View of Ochanomizu in the Eastern Capital, ca. 1830

View of the Rokugo River Crossing at the Kawasaki Station. From the series Tokaido Road. Private Collection

Tea kettle on the stove. Artist: Hokuju, Shotei (1763-1824)
Tea kettle on the stove. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

DAckanyama shinagawa oki ukie, Perspective view of Mount DAckan from Shinagawa. ShActei, Hokuju, active 1800-1840, artist, [between 1804 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.3 x 25.5 cm

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"Hokuju: Capturing the Serenity of Japan's Coastal Beauty" Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Hokuju's art as we explore his masterpieces. From Susaki's Benten Shrine, where one can gaze out to sea and feel a sense of calm, to Shichiri Beach at Enoshima, where waves gently kiss the shore. Transport yourself back to 18th-century Tsukuda Island with Hokuju's intricate woodblock prints from his "New Perspective Pictures" series. Marvel at Futamigaura in Ise Province, captured with such detail that you can almost hear the crashing waves. Step onto Futami Beach in Ise and experience its untouched splendor through Hokuju's early 19th-century masterpiece. Witness how European influences blend seamlessly into traditional Japanese scenes in Shore Scene Showing European Influence. Travel to Ochanomizu in the Eastern Capital through Hokuju's eyes and be enchanted by its timeless charm. Follow along on Tokaido Road as you cross the Rokugo River at Kawasaki Station, feeling a sense of adventure and anticipation. Even everyday objects come alive under Hokuju's brushstroke - admire a tea kettle on a stove, each stroke capturing warmth and simplicity. Finally, let your imagination soar as you take in Dackanyama Shinagawa Oki Ukie - a perspective view of Mount Dackan from Shinagawa. Allow this artwork to transport you beyond reality into a world where nature reigns supreme. Hokuju invites us on an artistic journey through time and space, offering glimpses into Japan's coastal beauty that will leave you captivated and inspired.