Hokusai wave This is the most famous Japanese colour woodcut Hokusai: "the Great Wave" From the SERIES: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. Showa reprint circa first half of the 20th century Original colour woodcut Beautiful colours and wonderful detail. Light toning and a pair of very light stains. ARTIST: Katsushika Hokusai (Japan, 1760-1849). TITLE: The Great Wave or The Wave of Kanagawa. SERIES: Thirty-six view of Mount Fuji. MEDIUM: authentic polychrome woodcut Colour on handmade paper. PICTURE SIZE: approx. 9 7/8 "x 14 ¾"; (25.1 cm • 37.5 cm). Sheet size: approx. 10 ¾ "x 15 7/8"; (27.3 cm × 40.3 cm). CONDITION: very good condition Beautiful colours and wonderful detail. Light toning and a pair of very light stains. Light remnants of the folio fitting on the back side. Please take a moment to look over the photos. Origin: USA and private collection D-Aachen This is the most well-known woodcut HOKUSAI: "THE GREAT WAVE"