Hodogaya on the Tokaido by Katsushika Hokusai

Hodogaya on the Tokaido 

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print, woodblock-print

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tree

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print

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impressionism

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asian-art

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landscape

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ukiyo-e

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figuration

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forest

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woodblock-print

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orientalism

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line

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history-painting

"Hodogaya on the Tokaido" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Hokusai, known for his iconic "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series, captures the majestic peak in this artwork, framed by a grove of pine trees. The print depicts the bustling Tokaido Road, a vital travel route in Edo-period Japan, with travelers, a horse, and a palanquin passing through the scene. Hokusai’s dynamic composition and vibrant use of color showcase the beauty and energy of a traditional Japanese landscape.

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