“Rainstorm beneath the Summit” is a woodcut artwork created by the acclaimed artist Katsushika Hokusai around 1821. It is part of the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls under the landscape genre. This piece belongs to the renowned series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” and is presently housed at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan.
The artwork depicts a striking scene featuring Mount Fuji, enveloped by a dramatic rainstorm beneath its summit. The use of vivid colors, typical of Hokusai’s style, captures the majestic beauty and intense atmosphere of the moment. The iconic mountain stands in sharp contrast against the turbulent sky, adorned with dark, stormy clouds. The landscape’s intricate details and the play of light and shadow highlight Hokusai’s skill in woodcut techniques, making this piece a quintessential representation of the Ukiyo-e movement’s emphasis on natural beauty and transient moments.
