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This multi-panel composition reinterprets the masterpiece through five vertical elements of different heights, creating a harmonious and dynamic whole that enhances the extraordinary expressive power of the original image. The monumental wave, with its foaming crests like claws, dominates the scene towering over the small boats of the fishermen. In the background, Mount Fuji emerges silent and motionless, creating a suggestive contrast between the uncontrollable power of nature and the serenity of the landscape. The refined color palette, dominated by Prussian blue, azure and delicate ivory and sand tones, preserves the timeless charm of ukiyo-e aesthetics, highlighting the movement of the waves and the richness of the details. The division into five vertical panels, arranged in a staggered composition, introduces a new architectural dimension to the work: the image unfolds in space, turning a famous Japanese print into a contemporary decorative element with a strong scenographic impact. The meeting of traditional Japanese art and the language of modern design makes this composition particularly suitable for minimalist environments, contemporary interiors and spaces inspired by Eastern aesthetics. Features Subject: The Great Wave off Kanagawa Original artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) Original work: circa 1831 Type: decorative multipanel reproduction Composition: 5 vertical panels of different heights Style: Japanese art, ukiyo-e, contemporary design Predominant colors: Prussian blue, azure, ivory and sand Production of the composition: Made in Italy The lot includes all five panels that compose the image, carefully packaged to ensure safe shipping. A composition that celebrates Hokusai's artistic heritage through a contemporary decorative reinterpretation, capable of transforming a wall into a suggestive homage to the traditional Japanese artistic heritage.
Estimate:£126.3
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Estimate:
£126.3
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