Mount Fuji and the Pines at Miho

Mount Fuji and the Pines at Miho

Suzuki Kiitsu, ca. 1845-1858

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Artist: Suzuki Kiitsu (Japanese, 1796–1858)
Medium: Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
Size: 20 3/4 × 33 1/16 in. (52.71 × 83.98 cm) (image); 70 1/8 × 40 3/4 in. (178.12 × 103.51 cm) (with roller)
Museum: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Rights: Public Domain Mark

This muted scene, a departure from Suzuki Kiitsu’s usual bright and bold painting style, shows a snow-covered Mount Fuji from the shore of Miho-no-Matsubara, a pine-covered peninsula that stretches into Suruga Bay and is itself a famous landmark. The painting may have been sketched from life, as the crest of Mount Fuji realistically bears five peaks rather than the iconic three-peak version of many renditions. Through use of color and transparency, the entire image radiates a sense of light, while the design and draftsmanship reflect the high level of skill Kiitsu achieved in his later years.

Text: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), CC BY 4.0.

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