The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai - Iconic Japanese Woodblock Print #1804201 (License: Personal Use)

This 1831 woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai is part of the series *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji* and exemplifies Edo-period ukiyo-e art. Its dynamic composition uses Prussian blue pigment and bold linework to depict a towering wave curling like a claw, while small boats and crew struggle beneath its force; Mount Fuji stands calm and distant, contrasting human vulnerability with nature’s immensity. The image blends realism, symbolism, and technical innovation, influencing Western artists like Van Gogh and Monet.

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