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Aji Fish and Kuruma-ebi, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish)

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two striped fish and two prawns are shown against a beige and blue background. The fish are depicted in the lower half, facing left, with blue and white stripes, large eyes, and fins, surrounded by green seaweed. The prawns are above the fish, also facing left, shown in motion with stripes and outstretched antennae. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left and right sides.

Artwork details

Date:
1830s
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 420 px
Museum record:
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