View of an Afternoon Downpour at Mount Tenpo in Osaka (Osaka Tenpozan yudachi no kei), from the series "Famous Places in Osaka: Fine Views of Mount Tenpo (Naniwa meisho Tenpozan shokei ichiran)" c. 1834

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, "View of an Afternoon Downpour at Mount Tenpo in Osaka", depicts a dramatic scene of a boat navigating stormy seas. The artist, Yashima Gakutei, was a renowned landscape painter who captured the beauty and dynamism of nature in his work. This print, created around 1834, is part of a series showcasing famous places in Osaka. The composition emphasizes the powerful forces of nature with billowing clouds, a downpour, and crashing waves. Gakutei's use of strong lines and vibrant colors creates a sense of movement and immediacy, immersing viewers in the moment. The print is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.