
MOUNT FUJI IN SPRINGTIME
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: 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: 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: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peop...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Cit...
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 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: The umbrella, or the parasol, is a symbol of protection from illness, obstacles, harmful energies and suffering. It can a...
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: 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: 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: 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: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossin...
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: 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: Initially built in 1617, the pagoda is part of a shrine complex, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The ...
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: 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: 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: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroun...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built without a single nail in 1798 and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the ...
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: Hasui Kawase was one of most prominent print designers of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Unlike his contemporaries...
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: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A torii structure depicted is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrin...
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: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditio...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over water...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: As with other types of transport, the ferry is symbolic of a journey. Traveling from one side to another, it signifies cr...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kinryu-zan Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant, is an ancient temple located in Asakusa, Tok...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kobayashi is known for his prints depicting romantic nights and evening scenes, and stand as great examples of Japanese w...
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 ...
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