From Hokusai's A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (c.1833–34), the first ukiyo-e series devoted solely to waterfalls. A fine impression of Yoro Waterfall sold for $100,000—10× its low estimate. A complete set of 8 prints achieved $508,500.
Aoi-ga-oka waterfall in the eastern capital (Edo) — a cascade within the grounds of the Hanzoin or a nearby temple precinct — appears in this print from the Shokoku Taki-meguri (Tour of Waterfalls) series. The falls' location within the city itself made them an accessible urban nature spectacle, distinct from the remote mountain cascades that dominated most waterfall pilgrimage itineraries.
1821
Color woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
c. 1832
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Toto Aoi-ga-oka no taki 東都葵ヶ岡の瀧 / Shokoku Taki-meguri 諸国瀧廻り was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Toto Aoi-ga-oka no taki 東都葵ヶ岡の瀧 / Shokoku Taki-meguri 諸国瀧廻り depicts urban scenes, waterfalls, and temples & shrines.