PrintsJapanese19th century

One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei), Volumes 1 & 2

Edo period, 1834-1835 (Tempō 5-6)

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed books; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed: H. 22.8 cm x W. 15.8 cm x D. 2.3 cm (9 x 6 1/4 x 1/2 in.)

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