The Great Wave

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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The Great Wave by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Lithograph Reproduction
The Great Wave

Series; Thirty-six Views of Fuji
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The Great Wave - 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. The white clouds in the sky echo the form of the wave, while the smaller wave at lower left repeats the shape of the mountain. This timeless design shows the magnificent power of nature over man. An incredibly powerful image, masterfully composed and detailed. Please note that this is a lithograph reproduction, not a woodblock print.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Size - 7 1/2" x 11" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple small paper inclusions in margin. Please see photos for details.

The Great Wave by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
The Great Wave by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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