Katsushika Hokusai Ukiyo-e Style Print

Striking framed Japanese ukiyo-e–style artwork depicting a lively teahouse scene with Mount Fuji visible in the distance. The image includes traditional cartouches and signage, and is presented in a clean black frame with a white mat for a gallery look. The piece inside the frame is notably substantial (approx. 0.25" thick) with a speckled gold appearance, giving the presentation extra depth and a decorative, luxe finish. Ready to hang and ideal for Japandi, Asian-inspired, or vintage travel/print décor collections.

Details (bullets)

• Dimensions: Approx. 13 in x 13 in (framed)

• Materials: Printed artwork on a thick backing/mount (approx. 0.25 in); frame (appears black composite/wood); glazing (appears glass); paper elements

• Style: Ukiyo-e style; Japanese art print; traditional woodblock aesthetic (decor/reproduction presentation)

• Theme: Mount Fuji; Tōkaidō route; teahouse scene; Edo-period inspired Japanese life

• Age: Unknown; appears to be a later decorative reproduction/framed presentation rather than an antique original woodblock print

• Brand/Maker: After Katsushika Hokusai (Iitsu) (original artist attribution on the image); modern publisher/framer not identified from photos

• Country made in: Unknown (Japanese subject and text; manufacturing origin not marked)

• Condition: Good overall vintage/decor condition; light surface wear consistent with display/handling (please see photos for frame and backing condition)

Translation (what the Japanese text says)

Title cartouche (upper left):

• 富嶽三十六景 = Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji

• 東海道　吉田 = Tōkaidō (Road) — Yoshida (Yoshida is a station/location on the historic Tōkaidō route)

Artist signature (left of cartouche):

• 北斎改為一筆 = Brush of Iitsu (formerly Hokusai)

  • This is a common way Katsushika Hokusai signed works after adopting the art name “Iitsu.”

Shop signs within the scene:

• 不二見茶屋 = Fujimi Chaya (“Mt. Fuji-viewing teahouse”)

• 御茶はいかが = How about some tea? / Would you like some tea?

• The small vertical sign below is stylized and partly unclear in the photo; it appears to be a shop/advertising sign (likely a name/house mark), but I can’t state a confident full reading from the image provided.