Hirame and Mebaru Fish with Cherry Blossoms, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish)
Two fish are prominently displayed. The top fish is white with a light brown mouth and fins; the bottom fish is dark gray with a light blue eye. Both fish are depicted with their heads facing left. Pink flowers with green leaves are positioned near the heads and tails of the fish. The background features a beige top section and a blue bottom section. Black Japanese characters are written at the top and right side of the image, with a red seal present on the right side and left side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840s
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 417 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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