The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, 1831-33

Art Poster: With the influence of European art coming in to Japan in the 19th Century, artists like Katsushika Hokusai took advantage of these new lessons in perspective and realism; this wood cut is one from a series of 36, depicting everyday life in Japan with a theme tying them together with Mount Fuji as a back drop, the conclusion is beautiful clean lines, structure, balance and a harmony of colour.