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Dragon Ascending Mount Fuji - Ogata Gekkō

Dragon Ascending Mount Fuji - Ogata Gekkō

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  • Designed in France
  • Eco-friendly FSC-certified paper
  • Average delivery: 3 to 5 business days

"A dragon with golden and turquoise scales emerges from the inky black clouds, its head raised towards the still white silhouette of Mount Fuji. A composition of rare symbolic power."

Context of the Artwork

This print is signed by Ogata Gekkō (1859-1920), a Japanese painter and printmaker who lived through the Meiji period, blending traditional Japanese pictorial art with Western influences. He is known for his depictions of nature animated by spiritual energy.

In Japanese mythology, the dragon (ryū) is a divine creature associated with water, wisdom, and transformation. Seeing it ascend towards Fuji, the most sacred of mountains, creates an image of timeless power and aspiration.

What does the dragon (ryū) symbolize in Japanese mythology?

The dragon (ryū) is a divine creature associated with water, wisdom, and transformation in Japanese mythology. Seeing it ascend towards Mount Fuji, as in this print by Ogata Gekkō (1859-1920), creates an image of timeless power and aspiration.

Which format should I choose for this reproduction?

This reproduction is available in 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, and 50 x 70 cm. The 30 x 40 cm size is suitable for a hallway, office, or gallery wall; the 50 x 70 cm size stands alone above a sofa or bed. The frame is not included, but the sizes are standard and readily available.

A perfect gift idea for a Japanese culture enthusiast, a mythology lover, or an admirer of strong, minimalist graphic art.

Features and Formats

Available sizes: 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm
Paper: thick eco-friendly matte paper
Printing: high resolution, colorfast over time
Frame: not included
Print medium: poster, art print on matte paper
Theme: Japanese art, ukiyo-e print
Delivery: most orders arrive in 5 business days, carefully packaged

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Close-up of the grain of our thick eco-friendly matte 170 gsm paper

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Beautiful images deserve beautiful paper

The paper is an uncoated matte 170 gsm. Its surface stays slightly fibrous, the ink sinks in, the light spreads across it. Colors keep their depth, as on the page of a book.

  • Matte paper, 170 gsm
  • Eco-friendly, FSC certified
  • Printed close to you

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