Fuji Blue

'Fuji Blue' by Katsushika Hokusai exemplifies his mastery in ukiyo-e, a Japanese art form that evolved from portraiture of courtesans and actors to encompass landscape scenes, nature, and animals. This piece belongs to his renowned series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, capturing the iconic mountain in a striking landscape composition. Hokusai's innovative approach influenced Western artists like Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet during the spread of Japonisme, transforming ukiyo-e into a broader artistic style celebrated worldwide.