"The Waterfall at Ono on the Kisokaidō Road" by Katsushika Hokusai is an iconic woodblock print from Japan's Edo period. Created around 1832, this artwork is one of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series, which contributed to the artist's worldwide acclaim.
The print depicts a picturesque scene of a roaring waterfall at Ono, located along the Kisokaidō road. In the foreground, travelers are shown in awe of the waterfall. See more
Mount Fuji stands majestically in the background, shrouded in mist and clouds.
The composition is an example of Hokusai's skill in playing with scale and creating striking depth in the image. The details of the trees and surrounding vegetation are finely executed, adding richness to the overall scene.
This masterpiece illustrates the spiritual connection between the Japanese people and Mount Fuji, considered sacred. Hokusai's work captures the majesty of Japanese nature and the admiration it instills in travelers and artists.