Kiyotaki Kannon Waterfall at Sakanoshita on the Tōkaidō - Katsushika Hokusai
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Description
A classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, depicting the Kiyotaki Kannon waterfall and a village path along the Tōkaidō road.
This woodblock print is part of the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces, produced by Katsushika Hokusai during the 1830s. The composition depicts the Kiyotaki Kannon waterfall, located near the Sakanoshita station on the Tōkaidō road. Hokusai employs a vertical orientation to emphasise the height of the cliff face, from which the water descends in distinct, ribbon-like streams. The artist uses a stylised approach to the water, contrasting the fluid motion of the falls with the solid, textured forms of the surrounding rock and vegetation.
In the foreground, the thatched roofs of a village provide a sense of scale and human presence. Figures are shown ascending a steep path carved into the cliff, leading towards the shrine associated with the waterfall. The colour palette relies on the use of Prussian blue, a pigment that became accessible to Japanese printmakers during this period, alongside earthy yellows and greens. The print demonstrates Hokusai's interest in the interaction between human activity and the natural environment. The sharp, clean lines of the woodblock technique define the contours of the landscape, while the flat application of colour maintains the graphic quality characteristic of the Ukiyo-e tradition. This work serves as an example of Hokusai's late-career focus on nature, where he captures specific geographical features with a balance of observation and artistic interpretation.
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Kiyotaki Kannon Waterfall at Sakanoshita on the Tōkaidō - Katsushika Hokusai
Artist Biography
Katsushika Hokusai
Throughout his prolific career, Hokusai produced thousands of prints, sketches and illustrated books. He continually reinvented his style and identity, even adopting over 30 different artist names as his work evolved. His bold compositions, innovative use of perspective and striking colour palettes redefined Japanese printmaking. Hokusai's famed series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji showcases not just technical mastery, but a spiritual reverence for landscape and everyday life. His work depicted everything from serene rural scenes to mythological creatures and bustling cityscapes.
Hokusai's legacy transcended Japan, profoundly shaping Western art during the 19th century through the movement known as Japonisme. Artists like Monet, Van Gogh and Whistler drew direct inspiration from his compositions and sensibilities. Today, Hokusai is celebrated not only as one of Japan’s greatest artists, but as a bridge between Eastern and Western visual culture. His art continues to captivate modern audiences with its fluid lines, narrative depth and timeless exploration of the human connection to nature.
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