Hiroshige: Sea at Satta (Foiled Pocket Journal)

Part of a series of handy, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Books. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they’re delightfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use, handbags and make a dazzling gift. This example is based on ‘The Sea at Satta in Suruga Province’ by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858).  Hiroshige was a prolific artist, creating over 5,000 works in his lifetime. Here he makes tribute to Hokusai’s The Great Wave, off Kanagawa. The hectic activity of the waves is offset by Mount Fuji’s tranquility, demonstrating Hiroshige’s fascination with portraying the sensual moods of a landscape.