Saigyo Hoshi gazing at Mt. Fuji by Nishimura Shigenaga

Saigyo Hoshi gazing at Mt. Fuji c. 1730s

print, paper

toned paper

childish illustration

print

asian-art

japan

cartoon sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Saigyo Hoshi Gazing at Mt. Fuji" is a woodblock print by the prominent Japanese artist Nishimura Shigenaga, created sometime in the 1730s. The artwork depicts the revered poet Saigyo Hoshi (1118-1190) gazing at Mt. Fuji, a prominent symbol in Japanese art and culture. Shigenaga's depiction captures the serene beauty of the landscape and the contemplative spirit of Saigyo Hoshi. This small-scale print, housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, highlights the artist's meticulous attention to detail and the enduring fascination with the iconic mountain peak.