The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (400 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese Woodblock paintings in the Ukiyo-e...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
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The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese Woodblock paintings in the Ukiyo-e style. We are pleased to present it here as a wooden jigsaw puzzle.

Also called “Under the Wave Off Kanagawa” this piece is currently appearing in a retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA ) in Boston. It was painted around 1830 and is part of the famous series Thirty Six Views of Mt Fuji.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, Japanese Woodblock enthusiasts, and Asian Art fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the puzzle together. 

  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 400
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 12" X 18"
  • Artist: Katsushika Hokusai
  • Serial #: NP18-400-035
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2
  • Made in the USA
  • Japanese Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP18-400-035
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 400
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 12" X 18"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2

Katsushika Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai, born in 1760 in Edo (now Tokyo), was a pioneering Japanese artist, printmaker, and painter best known for his contributions to the ukiyo-e genre. He began painting around the age of six and eventually trained under ukiyo-e master Katsukawa Shunshō, adopting the name Hokusai in his thirties. Throughout his life, he used more than thirty different names and reinvented his artistic style numerous times, a testament to his restless creativity and drive for innovation. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of his art is a source of inspiration for artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Hokusai's most iconic work, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, is part of his celebrated series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, created in the 1830s. These prints captured Mount Fuji's spiritual and cultural significance while showcasing Hokusai's command of color, composition, and Western-influenced perspective. His art explored a wide range of subjects, from serene landscapes and dramatic seascapes to flora, fauna, and scenes of daily life, contributing significantly to the global recognition of Japanese aesthetics.

Beyond his technical skill, Hokusai's influence reached far beyond Japan's borders. His work inspired countless Western artists during the Japonisme movement in the 19th century, including figures like Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. This cross-cultural exchange not only enriched Western art but also brought Japanese aesthetics to a global audience. Hokusai continued creating art until he died in 1849 at the age of 89, famously expressing a wish for more time to become a true painter on his deathbed. Today, his legacy endures as a symbol of artistic reinvention and the timeless power of visual storytelling.

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