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Suzuki and Kinmedai Fish from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish)

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two fish, one blue and one red, on a beige background that fades to blue at the bottom. The blue fish is on top, and the red fish is on the bottom. The blue fish has a white underbelly and a blue back, with a long body and a pointed tail fin. The red fish has a lighter red underbelly and a darker red back, with a shorter body and a rounded tail fin. There are some plants behind the fish. The image includes Japanese writing in black ink. A red line runs along the top edge of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1840s
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 418 px
Museum record:
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