jul 15, 1830 - Under the wave of Kanagawa, The Great Wave
Description:
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paperKatsushika Hokusai
Part of a series of prints from Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji
Use perspective
Ukiyo-e - woodblock printing. Known for emphasis of line and pure color
Impressionist artists like Monet and Cassatt became great admirers
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 15, 1830
Now
~ 195 years ago