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The Mitsui Shop in Surugacho in Edo (Koto Surugacho Mitsui mise ryakuzu), from the... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
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The Mitsui Shop in Surugacho in Edo (Koto Surugacho Mitsui mise ryakuzu), from the... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
The Mitsui Shop in Surugacho in Edo (Koto Surugacho Mitsui mise ryakuzu), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33
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Cartouche Edo Japan Fousi Yama Fugaku Sanjurokkei Fuji Fujiyama Hokusai Hokusai Katsushika Hokusai Tokimasa Kako Katsushika Hokusai Kite Kite Flying Mount Fuji Mt Fuji Precarious Rooftop Rooftops Saki No Shunrō Sorobeku Suruga Cho Surugacho Tatsumasa Thirty Six Views Of Mount Fuji Toys Volcano Zen No
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This woodblock print, titled "The Mitsui Shop in Surugacho in Edo (Koto Surugacho Mitsui mise ryakuzu)," is a masterpiece from the renowned Japanese artist Hokusai, created during the 1830s as part of his famous series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)." The print showcases the exterior of a shop in the Surugacho district of Edo, now known as Tokyo. The Mitsui Shop is depicted with a grey, weathered facade, featuring a blue cartouche above the entrance and a red oban-size signboard. The scene is set against a backdrop of rooftops, with Mount Fuji peeking precariously in the distance. The print captures the daily life of Edo period Japan, with men gathered on the rooftop, engaged in the leisurely pastime of kite flying. The shopkeeper, dressed in traditional clothing, stands at the entrance, while a man in a straw hat and a woman in a kimono pass by on the street below. The intricate details of the building, from the ornate eaves to the individual shingles on the roof, are rendered with exquisite precision and artistry. The print is a testament to Hokusai's mastery of color woodblock printing, with the muted tones of the building contrasting beautifully with the vibrant colors of the kites and the bright red signboard. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the diagonal lines of the kites leading the viewer's eye to the majestic mountain in the background. This print is not only a valuable historical document but also a work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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