Past Exhibitions

	In the Well of the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki namiura) from the series: Fugaku sanjûrokkei (Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji) (detail), ca. 1830–32, Katsushika Hokusai
Fleeting Beauty: Japanese Woodblock Prints April 1–July 4, 2010 SAAM Tateuchi Galleries

View a slideshow of some of the works in the exhibition.

This exhibition brings together prints from the most renowned ukiyo-e artists of the 18th and 19th centuries—including Harunobu, Utamaro, Eishi and Hiroshige—along with Hokusai’s most beloved prints, Great Wave off Kanagawa and Red Fuji. These Japanese woodblock prints demonstrate an evocative play between delicate ink lines and rich blocks of color in portraits of beautiful women and kabuki actors, jewel-like landscapes of famous places, and more. Drawn from the Mary and Allan Kollar Collection, a gift to the Seattle Art Museum on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, this installation introduces the region to a remarkable collection of prints, all taken from early impressions and in excellent condition.

–Catherine Roche, Interim Curatorial Associate for Japanese and Korean Art

Educational Resources
To explore this exhibition a little deeper, attend some of the related programs and events for kids, teens and adults. You can also download our resources list and bibliography. Teachers, integrate Fleeting Beauty into your classroom with our school tours and educator resources.

This exhibition is organized by the Seattle Art Museum. Support for the exhibition was generously provided by the Katherine Agen Baillargeon Endowment. Additional support provided by Henry and Mary Ann James, Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation and contributors to the Annual Fund.

Additional support for school and family programs provided by The Foster Foundation.

In the Well of the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki namiura) from the series: Fugaku sanjûrokkei (Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji) (detail), ca. 1830–32, Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese, 1760–1849, color woodblock print on paper, 10 1/4 x 14 7/8 in., Gift of Mary and Allan Kollar, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum, Photo: Susan Cole