: While often mistaken for a tsunami, it is more accurately described as a "rogue wave". Its crest is stylized with fractal-like foam that resembles predatory claws, intensifying the sense of danger. Innovation in Color and Technique

: Hokusai made extensive use of this newly imported pigment, which allowed for a richer, more vibrant range of tones than traditional indigo.

The Great Wave was revolutionary for its time due to its technical and cultural synthesis: