Size guide
Handmade in Berlin
Gallery quality materials
30 days returns
About Hokusai
About the Artwork
The Floor of the Oceans is a landmark of scientific cartography: a map revealing the topography of the world's ocean beds with the drama of a relief painting. Mid-ocean ridges rise like mountain ranges, abyssal plains stretch in deep indigo and trenches cut dark across the composition, with every tone from turquoise to navy encoding depth. As a duo, the map is divided into two panels that hang side by side, so the oceans spread across the wall.
As archival fine art prints, both panels preserve every ridge line, depth gradient and annotation with the sharpness that makes the map compelling up close.
What's included
Art print on matte fine art paper, rolled and packed safely.
Returns & Exchanges
30-day returns — Unused prints in original packaging qualify for a full refund. No questions asked.
Damaged or defective? — We replace or refund at no cost to you. Just send us a photo.
Return shipping — Covered by you for standard returns. If the fault is ours, we cover it.
Questions? Email us at info@kuriosis.com
Size guide
Art prints that keep their colour
We make every art print after you order it, in our Berlin workshop, on matte fine art paper with Japanese pigment inks. Our printers are colour-calibrated.
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Matte fine art paper225 g paper from Ilford, smooth and rich in detail.
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Japanese pigment inksArchival quality, made to last over 100 years.
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Colour-calibrated printingConsistent colours from one art print to the next.
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Made to order in BerlinOnly after you order, in our own workshop.
Frames built to last
With our free framing service, we frame your art print by hand in our Berlin workshop. You can add a passepartout in every size, and you'll see its price right where you choose it.
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Solid woodOak, black or brown, with a 2 cm wide moulding.
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2 mm acrylic glassProtects the print and weighs less than glass.
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Acid-free backboardGentle on the paper for many years.
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Ready to hangTwo metal hangers sit on the back. Nails and hooks are an add-on: Picture Frame Hook.
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Any questions? Our team in Berlin is always here to help.
Which paper do you use?
Matte fine art paper from Ilford, 225 g. It is smooth, holds fine detail, and its matte surface keeps reflections low.
How long does delivery take?
We make every order in our Berlin studio, usually within 1 to 3 working days, and then hand it to the carrier. In Germany it arrives 2 to 5 working days later. Other countries take longer, and Swiss parcels can sit a day or two at customs.
Can I return my order?
Yes — we offer 30-day hassle-free returns on all prints. If your print arrives damaged or there is a quality issue, we will replace it free of charge.
How do you make sure of the quality?
Our own team makes every art print and canvas print in our Berlin workshop, from printing to framing to packing. What you pay goes into the quality: Japanese pigment inks, matte fine art paper, cotton canvas and solid wood frames in oak, black or brown.
Art print or canvas print?
Choose an art print if you like crisp detail and a classic look behind acrylic glass. Choose a canvas print if you want the texture of a painting and no glass at all. With a floating frame, the canvas seems to float on the wall.
What frame does my art print come in?
A solid wood frame in oak, black or brown, with a 2 cm wide moulding, 2 mm acrylic glass and an acid-free backboard. On the outside the frame is 4 cm wider and taller than the format, so a 50 × 70 measures 54 × 74 cm.
What is a passepartout?
A passepartout is a light card border between the frame and the art print. With us the frame stays the same size and the visible image gets a little smaller. You can add it in every size together with a frame.
Is this a giclée print?
Yes. We make every art print with the giclée process, using Japanese pigment inks on matte fine art paper. The inks are archival and made to last over 100 years.
How high should I hang a picture?
The centre of the picture works best at 145 to 150 cm above the floor. Above a sofa or sideboard, the picture should be about two thirds as wide as the furniture.
What is an art print?
An art print is a reproduction of an artwork on fine art paper. We choose every motif ourselves and make it in our Berlin workshop with archival pigment inks.
