The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai - Iconic Japanese Woodblock Print #1540402 (License: Personal Use)

This 1831 woodblock print from Hokusai’s series *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji* depicts a colossal, claw-like wave about to engulf three oshiokuri-bune fishing boats, while the calm, snow-capped Mount Fuji stands stoically in the background. The composition uses dynamic lines, layered blues (via *bokashi* gradation), and white foam flecks to convey motion and tension, embodying both awe and peril. It remains one of the most recognized works of Japanese art worldwide.

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