Kirifuri Waterfall
The artist
Katsushika Hokusai, a Japanese master of woodblock prints, famous for his views of Mount Fuji and waterfalls.
What you see
A tall waterfall tumbles down a rocky mountain in twisting white ribbons while tiny travelers rest and gaze up at it.
The story
Hokusai made this print around 1832 as part of a series showing famous waterfalls all across Japan.
The style
He drew the rushing water as curling, branching lines, almost like the roots of a tree, giving it energy and life.
Look closer
The people at the bottom are painted very small, which makes the waterfall above them look enormous and powerful.
Where to see it
Copies of this print are kept in museums around the world, including the British Museum in London.
Fun fact
Because it was a woodblock print, many copies were made from carved wood, so people everywhere could own the same picture.