Swimmer - Portraits of the Suikoden Heroes
Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849)
Discover Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Japan's ukiyo-e master! Explore 'The Great Wave,' landscapes, manga & woodblock prints. Influenced Impressionism & more!
About this artwork
- Title: Swimmer - Portraits of the Suikoden Heroes
- Artist: Katsushika Hokusai
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: exploration of narrative , mastery of woodblock technique
- Color palette: Pastels
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: dynamic wave print , ukiyo-e style art , japanese landscape art
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Quick Facts
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Subject or theme: Mythological scene; Sea battle
- Year: 1829
- Influences: Chinese landscape painting
- Medium: Woodblock Print
- Notable elements or techniques: Bold outlines, simplified forms, dynamic composition
