Bekking & Blitz | Katsushika Hokusai | Under the Wave off Kanagawa

An art card from Bekking & Blitz featuring a reproduction of one of the most iconic works in Japanese art history: Under the Wave off Kanagawa (c. 1830–1832), better known as The Great Wave, by Katsushika Hokusai.

The print shows a huge wave about to crash down on small fishing boats, while Mount Fuji in the background is an almost serene presence. The power of nature is central. The impressive wave shape, the deep blue tones, and the dynamic composition make the work instantly recognizable worldwide.

The work is part of the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji and is a masterpiece of Japanese printmaking (ukiyo-e). Hokusai demonstrates how movement, simplicity, and refined details can together form a timeless image. The work has had a major influence on modern art and design.

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• Brand: Bekking & Blitz
• Artist: Katsushika Hokusai
• Work: Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
• Series: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
• Style: Ukiyo-e (Japanese printmaking)
• Period: c. 1830–1832
• Size: 12 x 16.8 cm
• Inside: Blank
• Includes: Envelope