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The Great Wave off Kanagawa: A Timeless Masterpiece by Hokusai

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The Great Wave off Kanagawa: A Timeless Masterpiece by Hokusai

Lauren Mills.Oct 20, 2025
If you’ve ever seen a picture of a giant, curling wave with a tiny Mount Fuji in the background, you’ve probably encountered The Great Wave off Kanagawa. This iconic woodblock print, created by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in the early 1830s, is one of the most famous artworks in the world. It’s not just a stunning image—it’s a story, a feeling, and a piece of history all rolled into one.