魚づくし ぼらにうど|Bora Fish with Camellia, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish)
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This image showcases a traditional Japanese woodblock print, featuring a large fish as its central subject. The fish is depicted in a side view, with its head pointing to the right and its tail extending to the left. Its body is rendered in a gradient of dark blue to light blue scales, while its fins and tail are a deep blue. A few leaves and stems are visible in the foreground, with Japanese characters written above the fish. The background of the print is a warm, beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the cool tones of the fish. The overall composition is simple yet elegant, with the fish being the main focus of the image. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this print is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists who contributed to this style.
