Tatekawa in Honjo 1830 - 1833

This woodblock print, "Tatekawa in Honjo," is part of the famous "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series by Katsushika Hokusai, created between 1830 and 1833. The ukiyo-e print depicts a busy scene of lumberjacks working to transport wood for construction in the Honjo district of Edo (present-day Tokyo). The print's composition draws attention to the stacked lumber and the bustling activity surrounding it. Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance, adding to the sense of scale and grandeur. Hokusai's detailed depiction of everyday life in Edo and his masterful use of color and perspective made this work a standout in the series.