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A Jellyfish Like the Moon, by Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪, unspecified, 1750

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Overview

A Jellyfish Like the Moon is a 1750 unspecified by Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪, a Nihonga work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪
When & what style?
1750 · Nihonga
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a jellyfish in the center, with a light gray background. The jellyfish is drawn in dark gray and black ink, with some white highlights. It has a round body and long, wavy tentacles. The jellyfish is painted in a very simple style, with bold brushstrokes and minimal detail. The background is plain, with no other objects or features. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪, the artist who created it.

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