The image depicts a painting of a needlefish. The fish has a long, pointed snout and a long, slender body that curves downward. The body is mostly light pink with darker pink and black spots and stripes along the back and sides. The eye is yellow with a black pupil. The fins are pink and appear translucent. The background of the painting is a light beige color with a decorative border around the edges. There is black Japanese text and a red seal on the right side of the painting. The painting is titled "Needlefish (Yagara)" and is by Nakajima Raishō.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 617 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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