Leaping Carp, 1868, 8th lunar month
Nakajima Raishōexpand_more
Ink and color on silkexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fund; purchase from the collection of Elizabeth and Willard Clarkexpand_more 2013.31.9
Not on Viewexpand_more
One carp emerges vertically from splashing waves at the center of the bottom of the piece. A second is obscured but visible leaping perfectly vertically behind falling water at the top center. Black ink streaks suggest the falling water. The back/dorsal side of the fish, two eyes, and fins are symmetrically centered and viewed from the top.
Details
- Title
- Leaping Carp
- Artist Life
- 1796 - 1871
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.31.9
- Curator Approved
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