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Why is ‘The Great Wave’ so iconic?

‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the ...

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15.11 29 Jan 2025


Why is ‘The Great Wave’ so iconic?


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15.11 29 Jan 2025


‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the world, from its original printing almost 200 years ago, to its appearance on t-shirts and handbags today. The National Museum of Ireland has prints on display in Collins Barracks from the same collection of Mount Fuji prints, which offer an intriguing insight into the artist himself.

Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Siobhan Doyle, Curator at the National Museum of Ireland, who looks after these prints…


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