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Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from t...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” In th...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional me...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, The evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and stead...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Hiroshige is one of 19th century Japanese print masters. This image is from the series “Famous Views of the Sixty Odd Pro...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1830-1833) has become the most reproduced work in Asian art. Although simple in its design, ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The crane has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune as it was thought to have a life span of a thousan...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: On the orders of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the castle construction was completed in 1612 and served to secure an important ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One wor...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Also simply known as Red Fuji, dating 1830-1832, this is one of the most widely recognised pieces of Japanese art. While ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions. Blossoming in the bare landscape wh...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Two of the most regal and auspicious plants in Japanese thought. The paulownia is dubbed “Tree of Life” in Japan and the ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The ocean being a symbol of power, strength, life and mystery, it has been depicted as a popular symbol in Japanese art. ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proces...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of “fuji”, the sacred mountain’s name, one of the most commonly used means “everlasting ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The sub...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Seagulls are often a symbol of freedom. By Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918), first traditional Japanese painter to travel to E...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Depic...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The ho...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergr...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The temple takes its name from the waterfalls running of nearby, noticeable in the background of the print. By Ito Yuhan ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Japanese maple trees have been considered a symbol of grace. Associated with peace and serenity of the world’s elements, ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Although the temple has been reconstructed several times, it was first built in 686 AD. It is best to visit this temple i...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst als...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Water represents the emotional content of our personality as well as the intuitive forces within our minds. The boat repr...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Depicted is the famous Nikko Toshogu Shinto shrine that was built in 1627. It enshrines the first Shogun, the founder of ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Vincent Van Gogh created an oil painting replica of this exact image to embrace and study the style within his own art me...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Mount Fuji is revered as a sacred mountain of good fortune. One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name "Fuji" i...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” In th...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A boat signifies the ability to "stay afloat", despite whatever comes along our path. The image depicts the area of Beppu...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a t...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...
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