Leaping Carp
跳ね鯉
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1926
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Description
A powerful carp leaps from swirling water, its scales gleaming as it arcs through the air. The dynamic composition captures the moment of the fish''s explosive emergence, with water droplets and spray rendered in fine detail. The carp is a traditional symbol of perseverance and strength in Japanese culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leaping Carp (跳ね鯉) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1926.
Leaping Carp was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1926).
Leaping Carp depicts fish and animals.