Katsushika Hokusai's Feminine Wave is one of the most iconic images in Japanese art, uniting strength and harmony in a timeless composition. This art print on fine Amalfi paper brings out every detail of the original work, conveying the power of the sea and the delicacy of line typical of Hokusai.
The work belongs to his late painted output and reflects Hokusai's long exploration of water and movement, developed alongside the famous waves of the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji". Here the wave takes on an almost anthropomorphic character and, in its title, alludes to a fluid, "feminine" energy connected with fertility, change and the cyclical nature of the natural world, themes dear to late Edo sensibility. The panel format and decorative purpose also show the dialogue between painting and the applied arts within ukiyo-e and 19th-century Japanese visual culture.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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