: While mass-produced as prints, an original print in excellent condition sold for $2.76 million in 2023.
: Despite the wave's size, Mount Fuji remains the focal point in the background, representing stability amidst the chaos. 4335x2990 Japan, paintings, waves, boats, vehic...
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) was over 70 years old when he created this work. He was a prolific artist credited with over 30,000 works and is considered one of Japan’s most influential figures in art. Cultural Impact : While mass-produced as prints, an original print
: Three fast cargo boats ( Oshioon ), used to transport live fish, are shown navigating the turbulent sea. He was a prolific artist credited with over
: It is a ukiyo-e woodblock print. Hokusai’s use of Prussian blue , a pigment newly imported from Europe, allowed for the vibrant, deep tones seen in the water. About the Artist
: A massive, cresting wave dominates the center, its foam reaching down like "claws" or "fingers".