"Kiyotaki Kannon Waterfall at Sakanoshita on the Tōkaidō" is a masterful woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, a 19th-century Japanese ukiyo-e master. Created around 1833, this artwork is one of the many prints from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which contributed to the artist's worldwide acclaim.
The print captures the majesty of the Kiyotaki Kannon Waterfall, located at Sakanoshita along the Tōkaidō road. See more
The tumultuous water rushes down the rocks, creating an awe-inspiring display of natural power. At the top of the waterfall, a small temple perches, reminding of the spiritual connection between nature and faith in Japan.
Mount Fuji, ever-present in Hokusai's work, stands majestically in the background, emerging from the clouds and framing the scene with its imposing silhouette.
Hokusai used the printmaking technique to capture the beauty of Japanese nature and the grandeur of Mount Fuji. The details of the rocks, surrounding vegetation, and moving water are finely executed, creating an image that evokes both the serenity and power of nature.
This artwork is an example of Hokusai's extraordinary artistic talent and his ability to convey the spiritual depth of nature through art.