$200–$1,500. Fish prints are among the most collected subjects for this artist. Good kacho-e: $500–$1,000. Key value factors: Ito Sozan's bird-and-flower prints are charming and affordably priced. Well-preserved examples with vivid color are most valued.
"Carp under wisteria" is a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) print by Ito Sozan, created during the Taisho and Showa periods. This work showcases the artist's skill in depicting marine life with both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
Ito Sozan brings characteristic attention to the natural form, capturing the fish's coloring, scale patterns, and posture with meticulous detail. The composition balances naturalistic observation with the decorative possibilities of the woodblock medium, resulting in an image that is both a study of nature and a work of art.
This print represents Ito Sozan's contribution to the shin-hanga tradition during the Taisho and Showa periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Carp under wisteria was created by Ito Sozan (伊藤宗山) in ca. 1915.
Carp under wisteria depicts birds & flowers, fish, and animals.
