Pausing to admire Mt. Fuji (parody of Ariwara no Narihira's journey to the east) c. 1768 - 1769

"Pausing to Admire Mt. Fuji (parody of Ariwara no Narihira's Journey to the East)" is a woodblock print from 1768-1769 by the renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu. The work depicts two women pausing their journey to admire Mt. Fuji, a popular subject in Japanese art. The print's vivid colors and delicate details showcase Harunobu's mastery of the *ukiyo-e* style. The scene is rendered with a sense of poetic tranquility, capturing the beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of life. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, signifying the work's authenticity. The print currently resides in the Art Institute of Chicago.