The Great Wave off Kanagawa

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) was a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist, famous for his woodblock prints and paintings. He is best known for his iconic series “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji,” particularly the print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” which has become one of the most recognized images in art history. Hokusai’s work spans a wide range of subjects, from landscapes and nature to portraits and animals, blending traditional Japanese artistic techniques with innovative approaches to composition and perspective. His use of vivid color, dramatic scenes, and intricate detail helped shape the course of Japanese art and influenced Western artists, especially during the Japonisme movement in the 19th century.