

The painting depicts a crayfish and a fish in the water. The crayfish is positioned in the lower center of the image, facing left. It has a long, segmented body with claws and several thin legs. The crayfish's body is primarily gray with some purple and red accents. Above the crayfish, to the right, is a fish swimming towards the right side of the image. The fish is mostly gray with white underbelly and small black eyes. There are some seaweed-like plants drawn around the crayfish. The background of the painting is a light beige color, representing water, with some wavy lines suggesting movement. There is a vertical line of Japanese text on the right side of the painting, accompanied by two red seals. The artwork is framed by a brown border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1890–92
- Medium
- Album leaf; silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 466 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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