A massive whale cuts through the water among a shoal of darting fish, entirely drawn in the swirling eddies and stylised waves beloved of old master engravers. The giant of the seas seems to dance with the little fish, in an ink-traced ballet where every curve breathes movement. You let yourself drift along these blue lines like the pull of the tide, somewhere between quiet strength and pure maritime poetry. The finely suggested scales, the rolling foam and the deep blue of the water lend the whole piece a timeless graphic elegance.

This illustration is part of our series inspired by the great printmakers, ready for a living room, a bathroom or a bedroom with maritime touches, where it adds a real sense of depth. It will delight lovers of the ocean and of traditional Japanese art, and adds to our Japanese Prints collection.

• Sixteen sizes available, from 13×18 cm to the very large A0

• Poster on its own or framed in one of four finishes: black, white, light wood, dark wood

• Made to order with quality inks and paper

• Free shipping

A gift that will move a fan of underwater worlds or a collector of images in the spirit of Hokusai's Japan, always glad to welcome a new wave onto the wall.