One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei, nihen) 富嶽百景二編

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The foreground's steep mountain path, sharply delineated and occupied with figures, contrasts with the much lighter gray image of an inlet with boats, a village, and Mount Fuji in the distance. The image of a dragon ascending with clouds surrounding Fuji was considered an omen of worldly success.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art