“Ejiri in the Suruga province” is a landscape artwork created by the renowned artist, Katsushika Hokusai, around the year 1832 in Japan. This piece belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and is part of the celebrated series, “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” The artwork, currently housed in the Guimet Museum in Paris, France, measures 25.4 by 37.1 cm.
The artwork vividly captures a moment of a gusty wind sweeping through a rural landscape in the Suruga province. With delicate, intricate detailing, Hokusai illustrates villagers being caught off-guard by the sudden wind, which scatters papers and other loose items into the air. The iconic Mount Fuji stands gracefully in the background, anchoring the composition in Japanese topography. The use of blue and earthy tones emphasizes the dynamic movement of the wind and the serene, natural setting, while the bent trees and flying objects highlight the sudden and forceful nature of the gust. Through this composition, Hokusai masterfully combines a sense of movement and tranquility, embodying the essence of the Ukiyo-e art style.
