Description
Hand printed on a Washi paper
Regular size, Printed by Uchida art publisher
"Under the Wave off Kanagawa," also known as "The Great Wave," is a famous woodblock print created by Katsushika Hokusai as part of his series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji." The print depicts a dramatic scene of a towering wave in the foreground, with Mount Fuji in the background. The wave, rendered with dynamic lines and vibrant colors, appears to be on the verge of crashing onto the boats in the midst of a stormy sea.
"The Great Wave" is an iconic representation of the power of nature and has become one of the most recognized and influential artworks in the world. It embodies the concept of the sublime, where the overwhelming force of the wave is contrasted with the serene and majestic presence of Mount Fuji. Hokusai's meticulous attention to detail and his innovative use of perspective create a sense of depth and movement, making the print visually striking and emotionally evocative.
※Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.
■ Type
UKIYO-E, Reproduction
(New woodblocks, reprinting)
※Reproduction
This was designed by HOKUSAI in the Edo period.
Woodblocks are made by Uchida Art,
and printed in late years (Kyoto).
■ Artist
HOKUSAI ( Katsushika Hokusai )
1760-1849
Hokusai is an ukiyo-e artist in the late Edo period.
Hokusai is best known for the woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji which includes the internationally iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
■About the print
【Specification】
・Material/ Japanese washi paper
・Size/ Picture：W37.5×H24.7cm , Margin included：W40×H27.5cm
・Regarding size / This is a regular size.
There is a slight error in size.
・Weight/ 150 g
・Made in Japan
Product Type: HOME DÉCOR
Collection: WALL DECORATION > WOODBLOCK PRINT
Collection: HOKUSAI
Collection: Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji
Collection: UKIYO-E
UCHIDA ART
[HISTORY]
Originally started as an antiquarian book dealer in 1919, Uchida Art was established in 1923. In 1942, the publisher was designated by the government as a qualified preserver of woodblock printing techniques. Although it became impossible to continue operations during World War II, they reopened their business in 1945. The publisher founded a company in 1952 and changed its name to Uchida Art Co. Ltd. in 1967.
[Popularity and accomplishments]
After the war, the prints published by Uchida Art were recognized for their true value by military personnel at the occupying forces, and their distribution gradually expanded to include sales at U.S. military bases. Eventually, their popularity reached the United States and Europe. While deeply studying the preferences of international customers, they demonstrated the manufacturing processes on-site to attract more attention from them. These efforts aimed to promote the export of Japanese woodblock prints overseas.
As a manufacturer and exporter, they dedicated efforts to improving the quality and designs of woodblock prints. They contributed greatly to the development of the woodblock printing industry and let the quality of Japanese woodblock prints widely known worldwide.
[Publications and their characteristics]
They have worked with some of the most well-known artists from Kyoto, such as Tokuriki Tomikichirō, Kamei Tōbei, Asano Takeji, and Asada Benji, and also engaged in the reproduction of ukiyo-e prints. The woodblock prints published by Uchida Art have been researched to cater to the preferences of international aficionados, with rich colors and meticulous attention to detail in their depiction.
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