Fujimigahara in Owari Province c. 1834 - 1837

This woodblock print by Hokumyō, titled *Fujimigahara in Owari Province*, depicts a craftsman working on a large, round object, possibly a wheel, in the foreground of the scene. The artist, Hokumyō, was active from 1830 to 1837, and the print itself dates to 1834-1837. The scene is set against a backdrop of a landscape featuring a distant mountain range and trees, and the sky is painted in shades of blue and pink. The print's small size, measuring 3 1/8 x 4 5/8 inches, suggests that it may have been intended for personal viewing or for use as a souvenir. The composition and subject matter are typical of the *yatsugiriban*, a style of Japanese printmaking that became popular in the early 19th century.