Crabs Walking Sideways, c. 1928
Fukuda Kodōjinexpand_more
Ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of David Tausig Frank and Kazukuni Sugiyamaexpand_more 2015.111.23
Not on Viewexpand_more
遠流波如層
終日釣舟橫
但有蠢翁動
魚今不求名
In this far-flowing stream, waves like layered peaks!
All day, beached fishing boats lie on their sides.
There are only these foolish fellows abroad:
Today, no fish are out seeking fame!
This painting was included in the sales exhibition at Mitsukoshi department store on February 22–26, 1929, and is featured in the book Rock Slivers and Lonely Clouds. Ishikawa Yoshijirō (1881–1969), managing director of Kyoto Electric Light, acquired this painting for only 120 Yen in 1928 (approximately $54 at that time, or about $900 today).
Details
- Title
- Crabs Walking Sideways
- Artist Life
- 1865 - 1944
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.111.23
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Marks 2023, no. 63
- Curator Approved
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