魚づくし かさご いさきに生姜|Isaki and Kasago Fish, 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 print shows two fish side by side on a plain background. The fish on the left is bright red with a big eye and a long, feathery tail. The one on the right is dark gray with tiny scales and a smaller tail. Both fish have bold, simple shapes with strong outlines. The red fish looks like it’s jumping or swimming fast, while the gray one sits calmly. The artist used short, quick lines to show texture, especially on the fish’s scales and fins. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.
