Wild Waves - Hana Kurabe 1878

"Wild Waves" is a woodblock print from 1878 by famed Japanese artist Shibata Zeshin. The artwork depicts a single wave, rendered in delicate black ink lines on a pale blue background, with delicate hints of white and grey. The print showcases Zeshin's mastery of the *surimono* style, a specialized form of Japanese woodblock print often featuring nature themes. The artist's signature appears as a red seal in the lower right corner.