Katsushika Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo, Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji which includes the internationally iconic print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

Born: October 31, 1760, Edo
Died: May 10, 1849, Tokyo, Japan
Period: Ukiyo-e
Full name: Katsushika Hokusai
Known for: Ukiyo-e painting, manga and woodblock printing

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