Under the Wave off Kanagawa (1831), also known as The Great Wave, is one of the most famous woodblock prints by Katsushika Hokusai. It’s part of his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, but what makes this piece so iconic is how it portrays nature’s power in a way that’s both beautiful and terrifying. 🌋 The giant wave crashes over small boats, creating a sense of immensity and danger, while the distant Mount Fuji remains calm in the background. What’s unique about this print is Hokusai’s use