Mount Fuji with Figure on Willow Tree and Rice Terraces
Japanese woodblock print on paper, framed • In the style of Katsushika Hokusai or published as a later Meiji-era restrike/reproduction
Style & Movement
Ukiyo-e, Shin-hanga revival or traditional Japanese landscape print
Medium & Technique
Polychrome woodblock printing (nishiki-e) on mulberry paper
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century Meiji or Taisho period
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 x 10 inches visible print area, horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
A landscape composition depicting a monumental Mount Fuji in the background with snow-capped peaks, a terraced foreground with a willow tree, and a figure sitting on a low branch with a suspended bucket.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition with minor fading, framed behind glass in a burled wood frame with gilt wave border
Estimated Market Value
150 - 300 USD
Auction Estimate
100 - 200 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a decorative export piece or souvenir from Japan during the early 20th-century Japonisme era, housed in a European-style or Western-assembled decorative frame
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the enduring global popularity of Mount Fuji iconography derived from Hokusai's famous series, produced for the Western export market or domestic collector consumption during the late Meiji period
Notable Features
Includes red artist seal and signature characters in the lower right corner, presented in an attractive burl wood veneer frame with an inner gilded wave-patterned molding
Condition Issues
Potential toning of the paper, possible slight fading of fugitive pigments from light exposure, and uninspected under the sealed frame backing
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels around 45-50 percent, and store in climate-controlled environments