Mount Fuji, towering majestically in the background of the painting, symbolizes strength and fortitude. It is enveloped in a soft light that emphasizes its majestic outlines and snow-capped peak. Fuji is not just a mountain, but a sacred symbol of Japan, the embodiment of natural beauty and harmony. Its reflection in the calm water doubles this impression and adds symmetry and balance to the composition. In the foreground of the painting, we see a traditional Japanese boat, the Chokibune, quietly gliding across the surface of the water. The Chokibune invites the viewer to plunge into a meditative journey through Japanese culture and history. The water in the painting is clear and calm, its surface is only slightly disturbed by light waves from the movement of the boat. This adds dynamics to the painting, but does not disturb its overall harmony and tranquility. The water connects the sky and the earth, reflecting both Mount Fuji and the boat, creating a sense of infinity and deep inner peace. The painting presents an ideal image of Japanese aesthetics, combining nature, culture and philosophy in one painting. It inspires reflection on the beauty and harmony of the surrounding world, our place in it and the infinity of the path of knowledge and self-improvement.
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"Mount Fuji"
oil on canvas panel
30x40 cm (11.8х15.7 in)
The picture is painted with a pallete knife.