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Goldfish

Watanabe Seitei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork depicts three pink and white goldfish swimming amidst green aquatic plants on a white background. The goldfish are predominantly white with pink markings on their heads, tails, and fins. Two goldfish are positioned near the bottom center, while one is located near the top left. The fish are surrounded by green aquatic plants at the bottom and top left. A signature or seal is visible in the bottom-right corner, written in black and red ink. The artwork is framed by a thin, textured brown border. The title of the artwork is "Goldfish" and it is created by Watanabe Seitei.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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