Our take on The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai adds credence to the idea that it may be “the most reproduced image in the history of all art.”
The original woodblock print, an imposing showcase of nature’s dominion over man, was created in late 1831 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It revolutionised the form through its ground-breaking use of Prussian blue and has been imitated ad infinitum in the centuries since, in everything from emoji to blouses and banknotes.
Our loving recreation brings a third dimension to the piece, achieved through the use of six stacked layers of sustainably-sourced and hand-dyed birch ply – that are then painted and engraved – framed by one of oiled walnut.
Formats / Options
Although we also stock several more colourful variations, The Great Wave in its natural format is only available in landscape orientation, measuring 410mm wide by 270mm high, with an approximate depth of 21mm across its seven total layers.
An optional protective plate made of clear 3mm acrylic can be affixed to the front of the piece with several beautiful brass screws, the better to prevent dust ingress and accidental damage.
Other
Please note that the pictures illustrating this listing are of a single specimen of The Great Wave, and while we take measures to ensure consistency from one run to another, you can expect your item to feature some slight variance. But that, in no small part, is what makes these pieces so special: the uniqueness of the natural wood grain and the consequential intensity of the stains and dyes we apply means that every completed piece we produce truly is one-of-a-kind.
Plans are available in the shop if you fancy trying your hand at making your own version of The Great Wave. You may also be interested in our more colourful variations on Hokusai’s incredible artwork, such as Sun of The Great Wave and The Great Synthwave, or our other natural landscapes, like Aye to the Sky.
Our take on The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai adds credence to the idea that it may be “the most reproduced image in the history of all art.”
The original woodblock print, an imposing showcase of nature’s dominion over man, was created in late 1831 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It revolutionised the form through its ground-breaking use of Prussian blue and has been imitated ad infinitum in the centuries since, in everything from emoji to blouses and banknotes.
Our loving recreation brings a third dimension to the piece, achieved through the use of six stacked layers of sustainably-sourced and hand-dyed birch ply – that are then painted and engraved – framed by one of oiled walnut.
Formats / Options
Although we also stock several more colourful variations, The Great Wave in its natural format is only available in landscape orientation, measuring 410mm wide by 270mm high, with an approximate depth of 21mm across its seven total layers.
An optional protective plate made of clear 3mm acrylic can be affixed to the front of the piece with several beautiful brass screws, the better to prevent dust ingress and accidental damage.
Other
Please note that the pictures illustrating this listing are of a single specimen of The Great Wave, and while we take measures to ensure consistency from one run to another, you can expect your item to feature some slight variance. But that, in no small part, is what makes these pieces so special: the uniqueness of the natural wood grain and the consequential intensity of the stains and dyes we apply means that every completed piece we produce truly is one-of-a-kind.
Plans are available in the shop if you fancy trying your hand at making your own version of The Great Wave. You may also be interested in our more colourful variations on Hokusai’s incredible artwork, such as Sun of The Great Wave and The Great Synthwave, or our other natural landscapes, like Aye to the Sky.
