Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1830–1833

This print has taken on international iconic status with the witty composition whereby Mount Fuji in Japan is apparently dwarfed by the 'Great Wave'. This is one of the top twenty or so surviving impressions of the print now known in the world. This impression is in very good condition and has a particularly beautiful woodgrain pattern in the dark sky either side of Mt. Fuji that seems to be unique among surviving impressions. The British Museum has two other inferior impressions.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave), c. 1830–1833
Date supported
2008
Medium and material
Colour woodblock print on paper
Dimensions
25.8 x 37.9 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
130000

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