{"product_id":"the-great-wave-off-kanagawa-c-1831-by-katsushika-hokusai-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","title":"The Great Wave off Kanagawa (c. 1831)  by Katsushika Hokusai. Framed Canvas Print in a Natural Wood Floater Frame. Ready to Hang. Original Aspect Ratio","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatsushika Hokusai's \"The Great Wave off Kanagawa,\" a quintessential masterpiece of the ukiyo-e genre, stands as a testament to the artist's profound impact on both Eastern and Western art. Created during the Edo period, this woodblock print is the first in Hokusai's series \"Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.\" It captures a dramatic moment as a towering wave threatens to engulf three fishing boats, with the serene presence of Mount Fuji in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHokusai, born in 1760 in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), was a prolific artist whose career spanned over seven decades. He was known for his innovative techniques and his ability to bridge traditional Japanese art with the burgeoning influences of Western art. Hokusai's style in \"The Great Wave\" combines bold lines, vibrant colors, and a dynamic composition, reflecting his philosophical approach to capturing the transient beauty of nature and human vulnerability against its might.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is celebrated for its intricate use of perspective and the way it conveys the power and majesty of the sea. Hokusai utilized the ukiyo-e technique of woodblock printing to achieve a level of detail and color that was groundbreaking for its time. \"The Great Wave\" is significant not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its influence on the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements in Europe. The original print is held in various prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the British Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order on canvas and set in a natural wood floater frame. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"epicArtLovers.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53501670359307,"sku":"de1a1012-4649-4ccf-ba22-920fa0dd1263","price":107.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/epicartlovers.com\/it\/products\/the-great-wave-off-kanagawa-c-1831-by-katsushika-hokusai-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","provider":"epicArtLovers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}