“Sarumaru Daiyu,” crafted by the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1835, belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls within the landscape genre. The artwork is presently housed at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a scenic landscape characterized by rolling hills and lush greenery, accentuated by serene waterways. The natural beauty is further highlighted by the presence of vibrant foliage in hues of red, suggesting the season of autumn. A path winds through the scene, populated by figures carrying wicker baskets, which lends a sense of everyday life and movement through the tranquil environment. Traditional Japanese structures with thatched roofs dot the landscape, seamlessly blending with the surrounding nature. The calmness of the scene is accentuated by the soft coloration and delicate brushwork, hallmarks of Hokusai’s mastery in capturing the ephemeral beauty of the natural world.
