Comment - This print shows a giant rogue wave threatening three fishing boats off the coast in Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, while the Mount Fuji rises in the background. This print is the most iconic representative of Japanese Art in general. Unfortunately it doesn't contain any kite ,-)) .The print is often cited in advertisements of any kind, and many artists worlwide used the theme for their own works of art. The Great Wave as an animated version is not only "Great Wave" but also "Great Fun" for all playful art enthusiasts. You may experience HOKUSAI's "Tea House at Koishikawa" (Koishikawa yuki no ashita, 礫川雪の旦 ) and watch what happend "The morning after a snowfall"!!!

The original version by HOKUSAI may be seen under this link.

Series - The series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji"  ("富嶽三十六景", Fugaku Sanjūrokkei) includes some of HOKUSAI's greatest masterpieces. These fantastic images portray the strength and majesty of nature, leading the viewer to contemplate man's place in relation to the natural world. The series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" justly remains HOKUSAI's most famous and highly regarded work.


Artist - see Biography


Signature -  Zen HOKUSAI tame hitofude ("前北斎為一筆", "previously drawn by HOKUSAI")


Publisher -  Takamizawa Mokuhansha (高見沢木版社); (Reprint 1919)


Image Size -   15.2 x  20.3 cm    (10 1/8" x 15") + margins as shown)


Condition - Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, single sheet, horizontal ôban; Yoko-e ('landscape')