The Great Wave off Kanagawa (c. 1830–1832) — Katsushika Hokusai

A moment held between breath and break. Hokusai’s iconic ukiyo-e masterpiece pits three slender boats against a clawing wave, its foam curling like talons while Mount Fuji sits calm on the horizon. Energy, elegance, and perfect geometry—etched in indigo.

Why it captivates

• World icon — perhaps the most recognisable image in Japanese printmaking.

• Prussian blue glow — layered blues that feel fresh and contemporary.

• Tension & stillness — human fragility against nature’s rhythm, balanced by Fuji’s calm.

• Graphic perfection — crisp line, sweeping curve, and impeccable composition.

• Instant statement — dramatic yet serene, suited to modern or classic spaces.

What you’ll see

A towering cresting wave poised to break; oarsmen bent to their task in long oshiokuri-bune boats; flecks of foam like flying spray; and distant Mount Fuji, small and steady beneath a banded sky. The harmony of curve, triangle, and line is unmistakable.

A richer historical frame

Created for the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hokusai’s wave weds Edo-period craft to new materials—most famously Prussian blue—and a keen eye for pattern in nature. The result is a universal image: part seascape, part symbol of persistence and awe.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich colour and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 580 mm (approx. 33.11 × 22.83 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.45 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 576 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 or 70 × 100 cm for a crisp shadow gap and visible sheet edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Design lovers & stylists seeking bold, tranquil drama

• Collectors of Japanese prints and global classics

• Sea-dreamers and travellers at heart

• Gift-givers after an unmistakable icon

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Invite Hokusai’s timeless surge into your space—order your Great Wave print today.