Whiteing — キス
by Ohno Bakufu
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$1,000–$8,000. Common fish prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: The 'Great Japanese Fish' series is his signature work and most collected. Individual fish prints vary in desirability. Complete sets are rare.
Description
The Whiting (キス; Sillago japonica), known in Japanese as kisu, is a slender, silver coastal fish prized for its delicate white flesh and featured in tempura as one of the classic preparations of Tokyo cuisine. Small and elegant, the kisu lacks the dramatic visual impact of the fugu or the cultural prestige of the tai, but it occupies a cherished place in Japanese culinary tradition as the tempura fish par excellence. Bakufu's rendering honors its modest beauty with the same precision he brought to more spectacular species in his comprehensive fish compendium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whiteing — キス was created by Ohno Bakufu (大野麦風).
Whiteing — キス depicts fish and still life.