The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831) by Katsushika Hokusai. Archival Print on Museum Quality Matte Paper. Premium Wood Framed Wall Art. Optimised Aspect Ratio.

Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," a quintessential masterpiece of the ukiyo-e genre, stands as a powerful testament to the artist's genius and the Edo period's cultural vibrancy. Created around 1831, this woodblock print is the most famous in Hokusai's series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji." Hokusai, born in 1760 in Edo (now Tokyo), lived through a time of relative peace and isolation in Japan, which allowed the arts to flourish. His career spanned more than seventy years, during which he produced thousands of works, constantly evolving his style and techniques.

Hokusai was known for his innovative approach to ukiyo-e, a style characterized by its bold use of color, intricate line work, and often dramatic compositions. "The Great Wave" exemplifies these elements, with its dynamic depiction of a towering wave threatening to engulf three boats, while Mount Fuji, serene and eternal, looms in the background. The piece reflects Hokusai's philosophical exploration of the natural world and humanity's place within it, conveying both the beauty and the peril of nature.

Through his use of Prussian blue, a synthetic pigment newly introduced to Japan, Hokusai achieved a vividness that captivated audiences both in his time and beyond. The print's significance is underscored by its influence on Western art, notably inspiring Impressionists like Claude Monet. Today, the original is housed in several prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, attesting to its enduring impact and universal appeal.
Artist Name: Katsushika Hokusai

Artwork Name: The Great Wave off Kanagawa

Artwork Date: 1831

Artist Nationality: Japanese

Artistic Style or Movement: Ukiyo-e

Genre: Landscape

Period: Edo period

Medium: Woodblock print

Technique: Polychrome woodblock printing

Cultural and Geographic Context: Japan

early 19th century

Thematic or Conceptual Context: Natural forces and human vulnerability

Artist's Intent and Context: To depict the power of nature and the insignificance of humans

Formal elements and Composition: Dynamic composition with a large wave dominating the foreground

Mount Fuji in the background

use of Prussian blue.

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