Great Wave at Satta Beach, Suruga, from The Thirty-Six Views of Fuji

Ando Hiroshige's woodblock print depicts a dramatic coastal scene framing Mount Fuji across turbulent waters. Foreground waves with white foam dominate the composition, while a solitary boat navigates the strait. A gnarled pine anchors the left edge; distant hills and flying birds complete the vista. Published late in Hiroshige's career, this print exemplifies the ukiyo-e landscape tradition that influenced Western art. The series itself—thirty-six views of Japan's sacred mountain—established the artist's reputation and remains among the most recognizable Japanese prints of the 19th century.