Author: Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Subject: A limited view of Mount Fuji (Mikiri no Fuji, 見切ノ不二).
Series: One houndred views of mount Fuji (Fuji hyakusen, 富士百選 or Fugaku hyakkei, 富嶽百景).
Genre: Fūkei-ga (風景画) Meisho-e (名所絵).
Size: Aiban (間判) 29,4cm x 21,2cm ( 11,57 x 8,34 inches).
Period: probably a XX° century reproduction.
Trimmed: no
Backed: yes
Code: KSHS01002
Condition: the print features rich and well-preserved colors, with no significant fading evident.
There are no noticeable stains, shadows, or halos, maintaining its overall clarity. The print is
free from major creases, wrinkles, or tears, and there are no signs of repairs or damage, indicating
it has been well-maintained.
The print portrays a craftsman diligently working on a signboard, using a brush to paint characters.
His workshop is situated by a river, with Mount Fuji visible through the open shoji screen in the background.
The meticulous details of the craftsman’s attire, the tools around him, and the serene water and mountain in the background
illustrate Hokusai's skill in capturing both the simplicity of daily life and the grandeur of nature.