‘Great Wave of Capitol Hill’? by Helen Betts

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21-Aug-2022

‘Great Wave of Capitol Hill’?

That isn’t really the name of it (I don’t think), but it appears to have been inspired by “The Great Wave of Kanagawa” by Hokusai. I photographed a similar but much older mural in another part of the city titled “Great Wave of Georgetown.” This one is newer and looks much nicer. Like with many of the murals I photograph around DC, we just stumbled across this one down the street from Gypsy the cow.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Mystery visitor, posted earlier:

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Don Mottershead		29-Aug-2022 19:57
Lovely mural.

victorswan		28-Aug-2022 21:34
there are still many to be found in your area, this one is a great one again the portrayal of the waves are wonderful in detail and color and also beautifully portrayed. BV

François Fauchard		28-Aug-2022 14:37
Very beautiful waves framing the windows. V

Tom Munson		27-Aug-2022 18:15
This is a wonderful mural. Great find and capture.

Apostolos Tikopoulos		27-Aug-2022 17:01
Splendid mural, nicely composed. V

Hank Vander Velde		27-Aug-2022 15:32
An interesting and beautiful mural well presented Helen.

janescottcumming		27-Aug-2022 14:59
You have found so many great murals in DC. Really like this one and how it plays out between the windows. V

Carl Carbone		27-Aug-2022 14:50
That's lovely.

Pieter Bos		27-Aug-2022 13:18
Spectacular facade! ~V

Jeff Real		27-Aug-2022 12:52
This mural is really perfect for this building! You made a beautiful image, Helen! V

Danad		27-Aug-2022 09:47
The Hokusai's wave travels the world tirelessly: a real tsunami ! V

Wim Ensie		27-Aug-2022 07:52
an impressive painting and turns this boring building into a living work of art

Charlene Ambrose		27-Aug-2022 06:12
It's a nicely done mural but sure stands out on that traditional building! V

Gill Kopy		27-Aug-2022 03:36
So nicely done - the colours go together pleasantly. V

Nick Paoni		27-Aug-2022 03:03
Surf's up!

Dennis Hoyne		27-Aug-2022 01:52
For sure inspired by Hokusai, a beautiful addition to this building.

Julie Oldfield		27-Aug-2022 00:56
That is really well done especially around the windows. Nice capture. V

globalgadabout		27-Aug-2022 00:52
super shot...the wave, although stylized and reversed from Hokusai's work, certainly refreshes the building..

Isabel Cutler		26-Aug-2022 21:36
I especially like the fact that it's a BLUE wave!

Marjan Schavemaker		26-Aug-2022 21:15
Very nice capture again, Helen! V

Mairéad		26-Aug-2022 20:55
This is really well executed and makes a drab building look most attractive. V

hayl		26-Aug-2022 20:12
A master work and even included the water drops.

larose forest photos		26-Aug-2022 20:07
That is one of Hokusai's most famous works and must say, I really love it. It is impressively copied on this building and your shot is amazing. V

joseantonio		26-Aug-2022 19:40
yes, looks really nice and I love the colors.V.