"Shichiri Beach in Sagami Province" by Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most fascinating depictions of the Japanese landscape of the Edo period, evoking harmony, movement and visual depth in every detail. This art reproduction showcases the original work through a print on genuine Amalfi paper.
The scene depicts the beach of Shichirigahama, between Kamakura and Fujisawa, a popular leisure destination for the inhabitants of Edo. In the foreground the curving coast and the headland with a large tree lead the eye towards the village of Koshigoe and then, in the background, to snow-capped Mount Fuji, the symbolic focus of the series. The absence of human figures makes this print a rare example of "pure landscape", in which Hokusai combines asymmetrical composition, Prussian blue and Western-style cumulonimbus clouds to create a harmonious view of sea and mountain.
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
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