Shinshu Suwako (Lake Suwa in Shinano Province)

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KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Shinshu Suwako (Lake Suwa in Shinano Province)
Woodblock print, from the series Fugaku sanjurokkei (Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji), signed Saki no Hokusai Iitsu hitsu, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo)
Horizontal oban: 915⁄16 x 14 ¾ in. (25.2 x 37.5 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Lake Suwa, the largest lake in Shinshu province, is portrayed with two pine trees and a small shrine in the foreground. In the distance, the majestic Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, and Takashima Castle contribute to the enchanting scenic view. The unique composition skillfully emphasizes the large scale and depth of the lake.

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