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Fish Head

Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

Fish Head is a 1750 unspecified by Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪, a Rococo painting work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a fish head, with its mouth open and gills visible. The fish is depicted in a side view, with its body extending out of the frame. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to bring the fish to life. The fish's scales are rendered in shimmering shades of gray and white, while its eyes are a deep, piercing brown. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color that allows the fish to take center stage. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to explore the works of Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪.