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Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist. Born on 31 October 1760 in Honjo, Hokusai died on 10 May 1849 in Asakusa at the age of 88.
Notable works include Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife and Hokusai Manga.
With a Wikipedia article in 177 languages, Katsushika Hokusai is No. 3,828 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 October 1760, Honjo
- Died
- 10 May 1849, Asakusa (aged 88)
- Country
- Japan
- Known as
- Painter, xylographer, illustrator
- Field
- Art
- Genres
- Ukiyo-e, portrait
- Languages
- Japanese
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 177
Did you know
88
Lived to 88.
31 Oct
Shares a birthday with John Keats and Chiang Kai-shek.
177
Has a Wikipedia article in 177 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Katsushika Hokusai
- ChildKatsushika Ōi
- ChildKatsushika Tatsujo
Notable works
Notable works
- Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
- The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife
- Hokusai Manga
- Ehon Chūkyō
- A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces
- Oceans of Wisdom
- Watermelon
- Great Daruma
- The Great Wave off Kanagawap
- Fine Wind, Clear Morning
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