The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai, c.1831

• 100% Silk
• Hand Rolled
• Printed in Macclesfield, England
• 42cm x 42cm

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is the most iconic work by Hokusai, and one of the most recognisable images in Japanese art. Part of his celebrated series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, the composition captures a towering wave curling dramatically over a group of fishing boats, with the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji calmly anchored on the horizon.

The contrast between the immense, dynamic force of the wave and the stillness of Mount Fuji creates a powerful sense of tension and balance. Hokusai’s precise linework and distinctive use of colour bring both movement and clarity to the scene, evoking the beauty and unpredictability of nature. The print stands as a masterful blend of composition and storytelling, offering a moment that feels both fleeting and timeless.

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