Lightnings below the summit
Katsushika Hokusai Β· 1831
Why it's great
A black storm and lightning bolts flash at the foot of Mount Fuji while the peak stays bright and calm above. Hokusai's woodblock print is nicknamed 'Black Fuji' in a companion to the 'Red Fuji.' The peak stands above the weather. It's a dramatic image of a peaceful mountain.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Katsushika Hokusai was born in Edo (now Tokyo) and worked as an artist for over 70 years. He made thousands of drawings and woodblock prints, including The Great Wave and the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. He changed his name dozens of times and said he hoped to get better until he was 110. He died in 1849, at about age 89.
