The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (1823-29) by Katsushika Hokusai

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa - Katsushika Hokusai - 1823-29

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TitleThe Great Wave Off Kanagawa
ArtistKatsushika Hokusai
Date1823-29
Dimensions10 x 15 in.
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum Of Art, New York
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About The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print created by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai between 1829 and 1833. The print depicts three boats braving a powerful storm-tossed sea, with a towering wave forming a spiral in the center. In the background, Mt. Fuji is visible in its majestic glory.

Considered one of Hokusai’s greatest masterpieces, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” is a part of his series of prints depicting ocean waves as symbols of Japan’s power and protection. Using polychrome woodblock printing, the image captures an impressive yet threatening natural phenomenon that sends chills down viewers’ spines.

Hokusai was a renowned artist of his time who started painting at only six years old. Aside from being famous for “The Great Wave,” he was regarded as a masterful painter and illustrator who created numerous works during the Edo period in Japan. His artistic style often presented landscapes beautifully rendered using rich colors and intricate details.

“The Great Wave off Kanagawa” has become an iconic symbol not just in Japan but worldwide – often utilized to represent Japanese art and culture itself. The print’s striking imagery perfectly captures the fury and beauty of nature – making it an ideal depiction to remind us to respect Mother Nature’s raw power.”

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