Katsushika Hokusai
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The man with the many names
Katsushika Hokusai was Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and graphic artist during the Edo period, which is a Japanese period that stretched from 1603 to 1868. Hokusai was born on October 31th, 1760, near the Katsushika district of Edo, Japan. At birth, Hokusai was baptised Tokitarō, but has been called over 30 named. It is believed that his father was a well-known mirror maker in Japan. Hokusai began painting around the age of six, drawing inspiration from the beautiful paintings his father decorated the mirrors with. In 1800, Hokusai developed a greater interest and talent for painting ukiyo-e paintings, and adapted the name he is best known for, namely Katsushika Hokusai. Hokusai became more and more famous in the coming decade, both as a result or his art and his talent for self-promotion.
”The Wave” and floral motifs
The Great Wave off Kanagawa also known as "The Wave" is a wooden block print by Hokusai. The work was published between 1829 and 1833, and is Hokusai’s most famous work, while it is that of Japan’s most recognizable and well-known works or all time. The name described the motif of the work, which is a large, blue and energetic wave in the sea in Japan. The work is portrayed in beautiful, cool shades that are broken by a warm, beige colour in the background. Inaugurate your new home with this beautiful, world-renowned work, or replace some of your old, dull and worn posters with a true poster winner. Here at Permild & Rosengreen you get “The Wave” as a poster. “The Wave” is not the only poster by Hokusai on the site. You will also find two lovely posters with the most amazing designs of incredibly detailed flowers and birds in warm colours. So whether you are into cold or warm shades, there is surely one poster for you here.