The Great Wave is ubiquitous, but this didn’t happen during Hokusai’s lifetime. A print was shown at the 1867 International Exposition in Paris (18 years after his death) and it had a huge impact.

Hokusai is known for his magnificent print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” 1831 ... It’s almost like wallpaper in that way.” The illusion of movement is also apparent in Monet’s painting ...