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Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi) by Utagawa Hiroshige — Japanese Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, 19th century

Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi)

by Utagawa Hiroshige

Ukiyo-e
FishSeascapesStill LifeFood & DrinkAnimals
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Format:
Oban
Dimensions:
24.6 × 36 cm

Description

Red seabream (madai) and fragrant Japanese pepper leaves (sansho) are arranged together in this nishiki-e print from the "Shoal of Fishes" series. The red sea bream was the most auspicious fish in Japanese cuisine, its scarlet scales associated with celebration and good fortune; here Hiroshige pairs the fish with the pungent sansho leaf that traditionally accompanies it in cooking, rendering both subjects with the precision of a nature study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi) was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in 19th century.

Yes — Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi) is part of the A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi) series by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi) depicts fish, seascapes, and still life.

Red Seabream (Madai) and Japanese Pepper Leaves (Sanshō), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi) measures 24.6 × 36 cm (Oban format).