37th View of Fuji After Hokusai This Print is remarkable for its vibrant colors and extraordinary amount of movement afforded by the patterns and colors scaling the surface of Mt. Fuji. The swirling rainbow of color emanating from the top of the mountain gracefully winds through the sky, disappearing to the right side of the Pirnt. The Sky in the Background maintains a refreshing calmness throughout the explosion of color and action.
#858 - Philosopher A large owl in beautiful, expressive carving, looks thoughtful and comtemplative, as it tips its head to the side - both outline and detail are very fine and well balanced.
#864 - Happy Flight A family of Crows - very interesting image and appealing rendering of the baby birds perhaps in first flight - with their protective parent
#471 Brothers Here Akiyama demonstrates how animals are imbued with qualities to which we can readily relate; three bulky cats look out and walk together, yet are on guard
#104 - You Are a Sweet White Flower Goddess with elaborate head decoration of fruits, clasps her hands to her breast; a poem in carved calligraphy to her side.
