The Cushion Pine at Aoyama
1830[-]33
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Imagine a giant, fluffy green cloud resting on the ground—that's the famous Cushion Pine of Aoyama, a manicured tree so perfect it became a major hangout spot in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Hokusai places a group of picnickers right next to it, enjoying the view of Mount Fuji looming in the background like a silent giant. This piece is part of his superstar series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,' proving you don't need a dramatic storm or a massive wave to make a masterpiece; sometimes a nice picnic and a cool tree are enough.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Ink on paper