Japonism Ukiyo-e – Hokusai “Telescope and the Seven Habits

🌏 Description
This captivating woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai belongs to his renowned Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series. Titled “Telescope and the Seven Habits,” it offers a charming scene featuring two elegant women peering through a telescope while Mount Fuji rests quietly in the background. A harmonious fusion of scientific curiosity and refined beauty, this artwork reflects Edo-period fascination with Western inventions, seen through the delicate aesthetics of traditional Japanese life. The scene brims with poetic intimacy—an era’s reverence for learning and observation, dressed in the silk kimono of ukiyo-e elegance.

🔹 Key Features
• 📜 Authentic reproduction of Hokusai’s Fugaku Sanjurokkei series
• 👘 Depicts refined women observing Mount Fuji through a telescope
• 🎨 Soft color tones and fine linework showcasing Edo-era daily life
• 🗻 Iconic depiction of Fuji, symbol of harmony and eternity
• 🖌️ High-quality print ideal for art collectors and cultural connoisseurs