Waves and Birds - Katsushika Hokusai

The artwork

Bring home the poetry of Japan with “Waves and Birds” by Katsushika Hokusai, a fine art reproduction printed on genuine handmade Amalfi paper. The deep blue waves and the flock of small birds create a hypnotic movement that immediately catches the eye and makes any room more elegant and contemplative. This print is perfect for lovers of Japanese art, minimalism and seascapes of strong visual impact, ideal for enriching living rooms, professional studios and creative spaces.

In this sheet the artist focuses on the dialogue between nature and movement: the great waves, rendered with a few essential strokes, envelop a group of seabirds skimming the water, offering an almost musical perception of the rhythm of the sea. The work belongs to the Japanese tradition of landscape and bird-and-flower prints, in which the natural world becomes a metaphor for the human condition. Though less famous than the celebrated Great Wave, Waves and Birds shows the same sensitivity to the forms of the sea and the masterly use of blue, anticipating Hokusai's international success and his influence on European and modern artists.

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