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Episode Details: Katsushika Hokusai: The Great Wave
Katsushika Hokusai: The Great Wave
Series: The Private Life of a Masterpiece
Season: Season 4
Episode Number: 1
Air Date:
Duration: 50 min
Arguably the most recognisable image in Far Eastern art, this Japanese magnum opus is an accurate portrayal of the waves sailors swore they had encountered, despite universal scepticism. One of a series of wood-block prints begun in the 1820s by Katsushika Hokusai , then in his 70s, The Great Wave has a fascinating history that speaks volumes in the 21st century.