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One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku Hyakkei sanpen) 富嶽百景[三編]

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellowed, aged paper cover with visible signs of wear and tear. The cover has a rectangular shape with slightly rough edges. A white rectangular label is placed in the top-left corner, bearing black text that reads: "NO.20. FUGAKU HYAKKEI VOL.3 BY HOKUSAI." The cover's surface features scattered dark spots and lines in various shades, including black, gray, and red. A darker area is present at the bottom. A thin, dark line runs vertically along the right edge, with a small tear or cut near the bottom. The background surrounding the cover is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1847
Medium
Woodblock print; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
447 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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