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Great Wave Lithophane Wall Art, Hokusai Backlit Panel

Great Wave Lithophane Wall Art, Hokusai Backlit Panel, design preview, hero tilt

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What it does

  • Shows The Great Wave of Kanagawa in fine detail when lit from behind
  • Hangs on a wall so you can bring classic Japanese art into your room
  • Made as a lithophane panel that reveals its image with backlight
  • A calm piece of Ukiyo-e art for anyone who loves Japanese culture
  • A simple gift idea for fans of Hokusai and classic wave art

Why does light change everything about this piece? Because a lithophane only shows its full picture when light passes through it. This wall art displays The Great Wave of Kanagawa, the famous image by Hokusai, and reveals its detail when you place it near a light source.

The design is inspired by the classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print, one of the most recognized works of Japanese art. Instead of paint or ink, the image appears through changes in thickness across the panel, so light and shadow bring out the wave and the boats below it.

This piece works well for anyone who loves Japanese culture, ocean art, or classic paintings. Hang it near a window or in front of a lamp so the image can shine through, and give your space a quiet piece of art history.

7.0k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.

What you get

  • This design prints as one piece.
  • Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.

What it is made of

Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.

Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.

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Who made this design

Designed by utoudabi. We did not draw it.

Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design