The most famous of all woodblock prints! If you ever wanted to have the most famous print in Japanese ukiyo-e art, this is it. It is part of Hokusais magnificent series, the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. This is Hokusai’s most famous masterwork and one of the most recognized works of Japanese art in the world. Its dynamic power said to have inspired both Debussy’s. The turbulent wave seems to tower above the viewer, while. Graceful, snow-clad, Mount Fuji stands out unperturbed against the deep blue of the horizon. A wonderful opportunity for the serious collector or interior decorator. This print would be striking displayed on your home or office wall. And is bound to become a cherished family heirloom. Hokusai s masterworks are in the collections of many of the worlds great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York; the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston; the Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago; the British Museum , London; the State Hermitage Museum , Saint Petersburg, Russia; and the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo. TITLE: The Great Wave or Under the Wave off Kanagawa. SERIES : Thirty-Six Views Of Fuji. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print. Ink and color on handmade paper. 9 ¾ x 15; (24,77 cm x 38,1 cm). 10 3/8 x 15 3/8; (26,35 cm x 39,05 cm). CONDITION: Crisp and bright print. Beautiful color and marvelous detail. Please take a moment to examine the scans. The Uki Arts Gallery. To see all of our Gallerys current offerings. To see our new listings as they become available. The item “Famous HOKUSAI Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. THE GREAT WAVE” is in sale since Sunday, September 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: Showa era, c. mid 20th century
- Primary Material: Ink and color on handmade paper
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print