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Hokusai Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on the Tōkaidō Print
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Architectural Drama Meets Human Poetry 🎨
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) needs little introduction to art enthusiasts worldwide. The Edo-born virtuoso who gifted us The Great Wave off Kanagawa spent nearly nine decades perfecting his craft, evolving from commercial illustrator to internationally revered master of ukiyo-e. His revolutionary approach to perspective, bold compositional cropping, and technical innovations in colour printing fundamentally changed how we perceive Japanese art.
This particular print, created during Hokusai's golden period of the early 1830s, forms part of his acclaimed Remarkable Views of Bridges series. The work showcases the magnificent Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki, a crucial crossing point along the historic Tōkaidō route that connected Edo (modern Tokyo) to Kyoto.
What makes this print extraordinary is Hokusai's masterful balance of monumental scale and intimate human detail. The bridge's dramatic single arch, supported by towering timber piers, sweeps across the composition like a frozen wave. Yet look closer, and you'll discover the delicate humanity within: streams of travellers crossing the bridge, archers practising in the riverbed below (earning this piece its nickname "the Archer Bridge"), and everyday scenes of umbrellas and drying cloth that speak to life's gentle rhythms.
🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.
A Print Worthy of the Masterpiece 🎨
🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours
📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display
🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last
📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style