The Tone River in Kazusa Province - Katsushika Hokusai

The artwork

Bring home the visual poetry of “The Tone River in Kazusa Province” by Katsushika Hokusai with a fine art reproduction printed on exclusive Amalfi paper. This print brings out every detail of the Japanese river landscape, conveying the softness of colour and delicacy of line typical of ukiyo-e woodblock prints.

“The Tone River in Kazusa Province” by Katsushika Hokusai belongs to the artist's maturity, when the Japanese master was experimenting with dynamic and innovative landscape views. Here the protagonist is the Tone River, an important watercourse of the Kantō region, depicted as a route of trade and travel through the boat ploughing the waves. Hokusai combines realistic observation and poetic sensitivity, capturing the movement of the wind in the sail and the stillness of the distant banks. The scene belongs to the world of ukiyo-e, “pictures of the floating world”, and reflects the period's interest in landscapes, trades and everyday life. Choosing this print today means bringing home the vision of a Japan suspended between nature, work and contemplation.

Unique quality material

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade