Fuji, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

"Fuji" is a woodblock print from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" by Tsukioka Kôgyo. Created in 1898, it depicts a woman in a flowing, patterned robe, her back to the viewer, seemingly amidst blooming wisteria vines. The print exemplifies the artistic movement of shin hanga, a revival of traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kôgyo's intricate details, vibrant colors, and evocative imagery make "Fuji" a beautiful and captivating piece that speaks to the enduring power of Japanese art.