Step into the worlds of two of the most captivating artists of the 19th century with artist-printmaker Carol Wilhide Justin. This lecture draws illuminating parallels between Katsushika Hokusai, the Japanese woodcut master, and J.M.W. Turner, the British painter renowned for his atmospheric landscapes. 

Though they hailed from opposite sides of the world, these two artists shared remarkable similarities: both rose from humble beginnings and both dared to break free from convention, revolutionizing their respective mediums. While Hokusai’s “Great Wave off Kanagawa” remains a defining image of Japanese art, Turner’s luminous seascapes captivated European audiences. You’ll discover how their groundbreaking visions, though distinct, intersected in profound ways, reflecting the universal power of art to capture nature’s sublime beauty.