The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

by Katsushika Hokusai

$149.00

Or 4 payments of $37.25 with
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is back-ordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.

THE PRINT

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print created by renowned Japanese artist Hokusai in 1831. It is one of the worlds most recognisable and revered artworks. The composition of The Great Wave is a synthesis of traditional Japanese prints and use of graphical perspective developed in Europe, and earned him immediate success in Japan and later in Europe, where Hokusai's art inspired works by the Impressionists.

The preeminence of this artwork can be attributed in part to its sheer graphic beauty, and to the compelling force of the contrast between the wave and the mountain. A monster wave with seemingly animate clawlike tentacles rears up menacingly seemingly destined to come crashing down on three narrow boats and their crew of crouched oarsmen. The clawlike structure of the enormous wave conjures up images of mythical dragons and other dangerous beasts. The drama of the print is enhanced by the placement of Mt Fuji in the hollow of the wave's angry crest. Like the helpless boats, Mt Fuji too appears on the verge of obliteration. Bubbles of foaming spray cascade down from the crest of the wave, adding to the visual excitement created by the wave-tentacles.

This gallery quality giclee art print has been produced on luxurious heavyweight textured art paper using archival inks that won't fade over time resulting in a superior print with pin-sharp detail, rich vivid colours and unparalleled durability.
  • Gallery quality giclée art print
  • 300gsm 100% cotton rag textured art paper
  • Natural white with a matte finish
  • Archival inks for rich vivid colour and sharp detail
  • Available in multiple sizes 
  • Can be purchased framed or unframed

THE ARTIST

Katsushika Hokusai was a brilliant artist, ukiyo-e painter and print maker, best known for his wood block print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which contain the prints The Great Wave and Fuji in Clear Weather. These prints are famous both in Japan and overseas, and have left a lasting image in the worldwide art world. Hokusai's artistic influence has stretched to have affected the Art Nouveau style in Europe, including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Hermann Obrist, all of whom have themes similar to Hokusai's.

FRAMING


Quality art deserves quality framing. We offer a premium quality bespoke framing service that is more affordable and convenient than using your local picture framer. Your art print will be framed to the most exacting standards by our team of master framers using gallery quality materials throughout. The end result - a beautiful framed artwork designed to last a lifetime that exudes style and craftsmanship delivered right to your door.
  • Framing only available within New Zealand
  • Delivery time is approximately 7 working days
  • Artwork arrives ready to hang
  • Hardwood frames in three stylish colour options
  • 2mm premium clear float glass
  • A0 size is framed with gallery quality acrylic (in place of glass) when shipped outside of Auckland 

To learn more about our framing process please visit the following link - FRAMING

SHIPPING


NEW ZEALAND
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post or Post Haste.
  • Orders over $150 in value qualify for free shipping.
  • Orders under $150 in value ship at a flat rate of $8.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 1-3 working days.
  • Orders for framed art will arrive within 7 working days.

AUSTRALIA
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post.
  • All orders ship at a flat rate of $19NZD.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 5-10 working days.
  • Framed artworks can only be shipped within New Zealand.

REST OF THE WORLD
  • All orders are sent using a tracked service via NZ Post.
  • All orders ship at a flat rate of $39NZD.
  • Orders for unframed art prints will arrive within 10-15 working days.
  • Framed artworks can only be shipped within New Zealand.

PACKAGING
  • Unframed art prints are placed between sheets of acid free tissue paper before being rolled in kraft paper and placed in a heavy duty mailing tube. Tissue paper is placed at the ends to prevent movement during transit.
  • Framed artworks are encased in several layers of bubble wrap before being placed in our purpose-built heavy duty cardboard boxes specifically designed to safeguard your artwork against damage while in transit.

PAYMENT

We accept all major credit cards as well as Paypal. If you are based in New Zealand or Australia you also have the option to pay using Afterpay or Laybuy. When checking out your order will be processed in NZD (New Zealand Dollars).

RETURNS

Not quite sure if this artwork will be the perfect fit for your home? Don't sweat it. If for any reason you are not totally enamoured with your new purchase you are welcome to exchange it for another artwork or return it for store credit or a refund.

  • Unframed art prints can be returned for a refund, exchange or store credit.
  • Framed artworks can be returned for store credit or an exchange.
We pride ourselves on making the returns process a hassle free experience. To learn more about our returns policy visit the following link - RETURNS

QUESTIONS

Have a question? Need some advice?
Our friendly and knowledgable customer service team are on hand and ready to assist you. Please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email or by filling out the form below.

P:  09 974 2715
E:  support@popmotif.com



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GALLERY QUALITY PAPER

We produce our art prints on luxurious gallery quality textured art paper using archival inks that won't fade over time resulting in a superior art print with sharp detail, vivid colour and unparalleled durability.

BESPOKE CUSTOM FRAMING

Your art print will be framed to order by our in-house team of master framers using gallery quality materials throughout. The end result - a beautiful framed artwork built to last a lifetime that exudes quality and craftsmanship.

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Customer Reviews

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Richard Burn
Great Wave Of Kanagawa

Excellent purchase fast delivery good product

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Dean Gallery
Great Wave at Kanagawa

Great print and frame! Good communication. Recommend 100%

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Andrew Woods
Great Wave at Kanagawa

Excellent, professional, proficient and fast.

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Samuel Wyke

Great Wave at Kanagawa

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Chanelle Bryan
Great Wave at Kanagawa

Absolutely love this print. Very impressed with the quality of print and frame. Will definitely purchase again.

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Gillian Hardy

Great communication and really happy with the print.

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