Saturday, 15 July 2017

72 - Hiroshige: Scorpionfish, Isaki, and Ginger


Ukiyo-e. Hiroshige. Kacho-e. Fish.
Hiroshige: Scorpionfish, Isaki, and Ginger

Hiroshige is best known for his landscapes, but he also made exquisite kachô-e. Mainly flowers and birds, but also fish. Here we have Scorpionfish, Isaki, and Ginger, from an untitled series known as Large Fish. It can be dated to 1832-1835.