From Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji: Under the Wave of Kanagawa - Masterpiece - NO RESERVE - Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) - Published by Unsodo - Japan (No Reserve Price)

Masterpiece from Hokusai. This is the symbol of Japan.

Perhaps the most famous woodblock print of all time, Hokusai's 'Great Wave' is a masterpiece of Japanese art. The enormous wave crests in a burst of foam and spray, curling tendrils of water reaching out like fingers, the foam raining down like snow. The powerful sea tosses three small fishing boats on the rolling swells, the wave about to crash over them. The snow-covered peak of Mt. Fuji appears in the distance against a gray sky, dwarfed by the immensity of the wave. This timeless design shows the magnificent power of nature over man. An incredibly powerful image, masterfully composed and detailed.

Hokusai Katsushika (1760–1849)
Who was active during the Edo period, working in many fields such as acting, painting, and illustrations for reading materials? He also studied a wide range of Chinese and Western painting techniques, and his landscape paintings using shading and perspective eventually became the 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,' including the masterpiece 'A Mild Breeze on a Fine Day.'
Hokusai’s works have greatly influenced Western artists, and he is still regarded as one of the most famous Japanese painters worldwide.

The woodblock print is in excellent condition.
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Dimensions: Medium size edition
Paper size 205 x 280 mm
Image size 150 x 224 mm


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