Asia
The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Hokusai)
When it was made
c. 1831
How do we know this date?
The date is approximate. (approximate date)
Certainty: high Source: Met
The most famous woodblock print from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji".
Facts
- Culture
- Japan, Edo period
- Place of origin
- Edo (Tokyo), Japan
- Where it is today
- dispersed impressions
- Institution
- numerous collections (the Met, BM and others)
- Type
- Material
- woodcut
- Movement / style
- Ukiyo-e
