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Hokusai's Life in Weeks

One of the greatest artists in Japanese history, Hokusai created woodblock prints, paintings, and illustrated books over a career spanning seven decades. His work profoundly influenced Western Impressionism.

1760–1849 Japanese Artist & Printmaker 4,615 weeks (88 years)

Hokusai's 4,615 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,615
Total Weeks
32,305
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
88
Years

Key Milestones

Age 6 · Week ~312

Developed a fascination with drawing that would last his entire life

Age 18 · Week ~936

Apprenticed to the ukiyo-e master Katsukawa Shunshō

Age 40 · Week ~2,080

Adopted the name Hokusai and began developing his distinctive style

Age 70 · Week ~3,640

Published Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, including The Great Wave

Age 75 · Week ~3,900

Wrote that at 110 every dot and stroke would be alive

Legacy

Created The Great Wave off Kanagawa and the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, which became iconic works of world art and inspired artists from Monet to Van Gogh.

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