Mount Fuji & Lightning – Unshaken in the Storm | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Mount Fuji & Lightning – Unshaken in the Storm | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

¥18,400 JPY
Sale price  ¥18,400 JPY Regular price 

Mount Fuji & Lightning – Unshaken in the Storm | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

¥18,400 JPY
Sale price  ¥18,400 JPY Regular price 

Mount Fuji & Lightning – Unshaken in the Storm | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Description

Mount Fuji. A flash of lightning. Everything else is temporary.

This reproduction is based on one of Katsushika Hokusai’s most powerful views of Japan’s sacred mountain: “Rainstorm Beneath the Summit” (Sanka Hakuu / 山下白雨), from the legendary series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

Created around 1831, the composition presents Mount Fuji rising almost immovably across the entire image.

Above, the summit stands calm beneath an open sky.

Below, dark clouds gather around the mountain and a single bolt of lightning cuts violently across its base.

The contrast is simple — and unforgettable.

The storm lasts only a moment.
The mountain remains.

Hokusai turns a landscape into something almost symbolic: permanence against change, stillness against chaos, strength against uncertainty.

The deep black-brown mass of Mount Fuji, touches of warm red across its slopes, white snow at the summit, blue clouds, and the sharp line of lightning create a composition that feels remarkably bold even nearly two centuries later.

With almost no human presence and a powerful geometric structure, the image also works beautifully in minimalist, Japandi, modern, and contemporary interiors.

This is more than an image of Mount Fuji.

It is an image of standing firm while the world around you changes.

As a Gift

A meaningful gift for someone facing a challenge, beginning a new chapter, building something of their own, or refusing to be shaken by difficult circumstances.

A reminder that storms pass. What is strong remains.

Artist

葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Katsushika Hokusai was one of the most influential artists of the Edo period and one of the most internationally recognized figures in Japanese art.

His revolutionary landscapes, particularly the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, transformed ukiyo-e landscape design and later had a major impact on Western artists and the development of Japonisme.

Original Work

Title: Rainstorm Beneath the Summit / 山下白雨
Romanized Title: Sanka Hakuu

Series: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji / 富嶽三十六景

Original Design: c. 1831

Period: Edo Period

In this composition, a violent thunderstorm erupts around the lower slopes of Mount Fuji while the summit rises calmly above the clouds.

A single bolt of lightning emphasizes the contrast between the temporary violence of the storm and the enduring presence of the mountain.

Type

Reproduction Print

This is a later reproduction based on Hokusai’s Edo-period design.

It is not an original 19th-century impression.

Size

Approx. 39.6 × 26.5 cm
Approx. 15.6 × 10.4 in

Condition

This is a vintage reproduction and may show minor age-related toning, marks, or signs of previous handling and storage.

Condition is as shown in the photographs.

Please review all photographs carefully, including the reverse, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Actual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.

Shipping

Ships from Tokyo, Japan.

The artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.

International Orders

Import duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.

If applicable, these charges are determined by your country's customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.

 

富士と稲妻 ― 嵐の中でも揺るがないもの | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai(1760–1849)

商品説明

富士山。一筋の稲妻。そして、それ以外のすべては過ぎ去っていく。

葛飾北斎の代表作『富嶽三十六景』の中でも、特に力強い一図として知られる「山下白雨」をもとにした複製版画です。

1831年頃に制作された原画では、巨大な富士山が画面いっぱいにそびえています。

山頂には静かな空。

その一方、山の下部には暗い雲が広がり、一筋の稲妻が鋭く走っています。

その対比は、とても単純です。

そして、だからこそ強い。

嵐は一瞬。
富士は残る。

北斎はこの作品で、単なる風景を超えたものを描いています。

変化するものと、変わらないもの。
混乱と静寂。
不安定さと、揺るがない強さ。

黒褐色の巨大な富士、山肌に走る赤褐色、白い雪を残した山頂、青い雲、そして鋭い稲妻。

約200年前の作品でありながら、極めて大胆で現代的な構図です。

人物をほとんど描かず、山そのものを圧倒的な存在として配置した構成は、JAPANDI、ミニマル、モダン、コンテンポラリーな空間にも非常によく馴染みます。

これは単なる「富士山の絵」ではありません。

周囲の世界が変わっても、自分自身は揺るがない。

そんな強さを感じさせる一枚です。

ギフトとして

大きな挑戦に向かっている方、新しい人生を始める方、自分の力で何かを築こうとしている方、困難の中でも前へ進んでいる方への贈り物にもおすすめです。

嵐は過ぎ去る。強いものは残る。そんな意味を込めて贈れる一枚です。

作者

葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai(1760–1849)

江戸時代を代表する浮世絵師であり、日本美術史上もっとも世界的に知られる芸術家の一人です。

特に『富嶽三十六景』に代表される革新的な風景表現によって浮世絵の可能性を大きく広げ、後には西洋美術やジャポニスムにも大きな影響を与えました。

原画

作品名:山下白雨 / Rainstorm Beneath the Summit

ローマ字表記:Sanka Hakuu

シリーズ:富嶽三十六景 / Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji

原画制作:1831年頃

時代:江戸時代

富士山の下部では激しい雷雨が起こる一方、その山頂は雲の上に静かにそびえています。

画面を走る一筋の稲妻によって、一瞬で過ぎ去る嵐と、長い時間そこにあり続ける富士山との対比が強調されています。

種類

複製版画

葛飾北斎の江戸時代の原画をもとに、後世に制作された複製版です。

19世紀に摺られたオリジナルの当時摺ではありません。

サイズ

約39.6 × 26.5cm
約15.6 × 10.4インチ

状態

ヴィンテージの複製版画のため、経年による色調の変化、細かな汚れ、保管・取り扱いに伴う跡などが見られる場合があります。

状態は掲載写真の通りです。

裏面を含め、掲載写真も商品の状態説明の重要な一部となりますので、ご購入前に十分にご確認ください。

モニターや画面の設定により、実物と色味が多少異なって見える場合があります。

配送

東京、日本より発送いたします。

作品は丁寧に梱包し、追跡可能な方法で発送いたします。

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Mount Fuji & Lightning – Unshaken in the Storm | 葛飾北斎 Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849)

Notice

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description.

Due to the nature of antique and vintage items, minor imperfections, signs of age, and variations are to be expected and appreciated as part of their unique character and history.

All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to manual measurement.

Returns

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Notes/Returns

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Due to the nature of antiques and vintage items, small scratches, age-related changes, and individual differences may be present. Please understand that these are unique characteristics that reflect the item's history and character.

Sizes are measured by hand, so there may be slight discrepancies.

For details regarding returns, please refer to our return policy.

FAQ

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