{"product_id":"the-shelter-hokusai-shower-at-the-new-yanagi-bridge-mug-the-graphic-archive","title":"The Shelter | Hokusai Shower at the New Yanagi Bridge Mug | The Graphic Archive","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Curator’s Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhile Hiroshige focused on the atmospheric drama of a storm, his rival Katsushika Hokusai took a more cinematic, modern approach. In \u003cem data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eShower at the New Yanagi Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e, Hokusai uses a rare horizontal perspective to \"zoom in\" on the human experience of the rain—specifically the graphic silhouette of the umbrella. It offers a fascinating counterpoint to Hiroshige’s \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"363\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/1rvknj-kz\/products\/7931272462384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjcq-mcidCTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8gE\"\u003ePassing Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e; where Hiroshige shows the scale of the city, Hokusai shows the geometry of the moment. It is a masterclass in how artists use different line weights to evoke the same feeling of a sudden summer downpour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eMet Open Access Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, these graphic works represent pivotal moments in art history, bringing museum-grade archival prints into your daily ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastery: \u003c\/strong\u003eHokusai’s mastery in this early work comes from blending his \"Nanga\" (literati) influence with a new Western perspective. He lowered the horizon and used lines that receded along the bridge to create a sense of depth, a pathbreaking technique in 1806. By using the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMet Open Access Archive\u003c\/span\u003e, we have kept the delicate \"bokashi\" (ink fading) in the sky, and the sharp, rhythmic lines of the rain, making the original woodblock’s cinematic intimacy clear on the ceramic surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Original:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eShower at the New Yanagi Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1006 citation-end-1006\"\u003e, ca. 1806.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1004 citation-1005 citation-end-1005\"\u003eA rare, wide-format woodblock print that showcases Hokusai’s obsession with daily life and geometric precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15oz premium ceramic. Weighted for a comfortable hold, designed to highlight the minimalist colour palette and bold, architectural linework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003ePreserving the Masterpiece (Consistent Care)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eTo ensure the sharp lines and atmospheric tones of the Graphic Archive remain just as vivid as the day they were pressed, we recommend the following care for your vessel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tender Touch:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our ceramic is premium and durable, we recommend hand-washing with a soft sponge and mild soap to preserve the delicate linear details over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Modern Ease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your mug is dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended) and microwave-safe for your daily rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Grace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners, which may dull the archival-quality finish and the clarity of the graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11oz \/ Green","offer_id":42911658246192,"sku":"16038957535676433059","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15oz \/ Green","offer_id":42911658278960,"sku":"33116431774382211520","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2226\/3600\/files\/20260406054013-1f1317b1-5866-6e24-a9be-fe8fe7102220.png?v=1776633967","url":"https:\/\/mugartclassic.com\/products\/the-shelter-hokusai-shower-at-the-new-yanagi-bridge-mug-the-graphic-archive","provider":"MugArtClassic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}