The Private Life of a Masterpiece | The Great Wave by Hokusai

First published at 06:33 UTC on November 15th, 2020.
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A 2004 BBC Arts Documentary narrated by Samuel West.

Perhaps the most celebrated of all Japanese pictures, the Great Wave's portrayal of a huge wave about to overwhelm three boats was only produced by Hokusai when he was old and broke and need…

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CategoryArts & Literature
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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