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Kochi Fish with Eggplant

Size: 28.0cm by 39.5cm (11.02 in by 15.55 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Ando Hiroshige

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 10,000$ 78.00£ 60.25€ 71.50

  

Description: This print, from the series 'Every Variety of Fish', depicts two koi carp set against a spray of eggplant, accompanied by a poem in the background, following the Chinese tradition. The fish are depicted as deceased, with small objects visible in their mouths.

This detail emphasizes Hiroshige's meticulous observation and suggests an influence from the Western still-life tradition, particularly in its detailed realism. The combination of precise realism and traditional Japanese aesthetics highlights Hiroshige’s innovative approach.

This version is a post-war reproduction from the Yuyudo Company.

There are a few chiri (mulberry bark scraps) and small spots on this print.

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