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A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

魚づくし

by Utagawa Hiroshige1832–1834

About This Series

A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi) is a series of nature prints by Hiroshige depicting various species of fish and shellfish, often accompanied by sprigs of flowers or vegetables and haiku poems. These prints showcase Hiroshige's skill as a nature artist beyond his more famous landscape work.

Prints in This Series (9)

Abalone (Awabi), Halfbeak (Sayori) and Peach (Momo), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi)

Abalone (Awabi), Halfbeak (Sayori) and Peach (Momo), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uozukushi)

19th century

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Black Seabream (Kurodai), Small Seabream (Kodai) and Japanese Peppercorns (Sansho), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Black Seabream (Kurodai), Small Seabream (Kodai) and Japanese Peppercorns (Sansho), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Late Edo period, 19th century

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper

Flathead (Kochi) and Eggplants (Nasubi), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Flathead (Kochi) and Eggplants (Nasubi), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

late 19th century

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Grey Mullet (Bora) and Curnelia (Tsubaki), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Grey Mullet (Bora) and Curnelia (Tsubaki), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Late Edo period, 19th century

Woodblock printed "ōban"-sized triptych; ink and color on paper

Gurnard (Kanagashira), Right-Eye Flounder (Konoa-garei) and Bamboo Grass (Sasa), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Gurnard (Kanagashira), Right-Eye Flounder (Konoa-garei) and Bamboo Grass (Sasa), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

19th century

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Large-Eye Seabream (Mede tai) and Bamboo Grass (Sasa), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Large-Eye Seabream (Mede tai) and Bamboo Grass (Sasa), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

19th century

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Lobster (Ise ebi) and Prawn (Ama ebi), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Lobster (Ise ebi) and Prawn (Ama ebi), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

20th century

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

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

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

19th century

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Snapper (Isaki), Scorpionfish (Kasago) and Ginger (Shin shōga), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Snapper (Isaki), Scorpionfish (Kasago) and Ginger (Shin shōga), from the series A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi)

Late Edo period, 19th century

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper

Frequently Asked Questions

A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi) is a series of nature prints by Hiroshige depicting various species of fish and shellfish, often accompanied by sprigs of flowers or vegetables and haiku poems. These prints showcase Hiroshige's skill as a nature artist beyond his more famous landscape work.

The A Shoal of Fishes (Uo-zukushi) series was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重), produced between 1832–1834.

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