The Great Wave off Kanagawa Hokusai reproduction, hand-painted in oil on canvas

'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' replica

Van Gogh Studio is located near the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, surrounded by the same artistic inspiration that once fueled Vincent himself. This hand-painted reproduction is crafted in oil on canvas—but with the goal of capturing the essence and feel of a traditional Japanese woodblock print.

A wave that reached Europe

Hokusai’s 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' (c. 1831) is one of the most iconic images in the world. Its dynamic composition, the power of nature, and the graceful rhythm of line and color had a profound impact on many Western artists in the 19th century—including Vincent van Gogh.

Van Gogh admired the simplicity, bold outlines, and striking use of space in Japanese woodblock prints. He even wrote to his brother Theo about how much they taught him, saying, “All my work is founded on Japanese art.”

Van Gogh’s Japanese influence

Vincent collected dozens of Japanese prints and even imitated their style in his own work. His high viewpoints, cropped compositions, and vibrant colors—as seen in 'The Garden of the Asylum' and 'The Flowering Plum Orchard'—clearly echo Hokusai and his peers.

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Buy a hand-painted oil reproduction of 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'

Why settle for a paper print when you can enjoy a hand-painted oil-on-canvas version that captures the spirit of the original woodblock print? Our artists carefully recreate not just the image, but the energy and rhythm of Hokusai’s lines.

Our recreations celebrate the same craftsmanship that Van Gogh so deeply respected. And if you're not completely satisfied, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.