The Great Wave off Kanagawa

"Under the Wave off Kanagawa," commonly known as "The Great Wave," is a woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, created around 1831 as part of his series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji." This iconic work exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, depicting a towering wave threatening boats with Mount Fuji visible in the background, and is celebrated for its dynamic composition and innovative use of Prussian blue pigment.

"Under the Wave off Kanagawa," commonly known as "The Great Wave," is a color woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, featuring a dramatic, towering wave poised to crash over three boats, with Mount Fuji visible in the background. The composition is characterized by its dynamic use of line and color, with the wave's curling form and the contrasting calmness of Mount Fuji creating a striking visual tension.