The image depicts a carp swimming upward towards a waterfall. The background is a beige color. A large carp is in the center, facing left. It has a dark gray body with a lighter-colored belly and fins. Its mouth is open. The carp appears to be jumping out of the water. The waterfall is on the left side, with water cascading down in thick, rounded lines. There are some splashes around the carp. A small branch with leaves is at the bottom left. Several lines of Japanese writing are on the right and left sides of the image. A small circular seal is in the bottom-left corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- probably 1820
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 549 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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