Katsushika Hokusai
1760–1849 · Japanese · 4 artworks
Ukiyo-eWoodblock printingBold outlinesFlat perspectiveUse of Prussian blueDepiction of nature
artist bio
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, best known for his woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. His work profoundly impacted Western art, particularly Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, by showcasing innovative composition and perspective.
related: Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro
