Carp Collection

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Aare River, Switzerland 2006

A Selection of Fish
An assortment of fish: 1. sharp-nosed eel, 2. blunt-nosed eel, 3. burbot, 4. lamprey, 5. lampern, 6. chub, 7. perch, 8. roach, 9. bream, 10. rudd, 11. Prussian carp, 12. Crucian carp, 13. tench, 14

Koi carp fish in pool, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Shopping Mall Pond, Malacca, Historic Melaka, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia, SE Asia

Common Carp
KEL-709 Common Carp Cyprinus carpio Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin District, Diamond Hill area. Jumble of multicolored koi carp form a colorful pattern in the Blue Pond of the Nan Lian Garden

Colourful carp in typical Japanese garden pond, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kansai, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Cyprinus carpio, or Common Carp. Date: 1879

Barbus barbus, or Common Barbel, also known as Barbus. Date: 1865

Common carp anatomy
illustration engraving of a common carp anatomy

Koi carps feeding frenzy, TongLi, JiangSu, China
Koi carps in TuiSi garden

Koi carp in a pond. Koi carp is a domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). It originated in China, but became known to the Western World through Japan

HIROSHIGE: KITES, 1857. Carp kites flown from masts. Color woodblock print from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Kintaro with Carp, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Kintaro with Carp, 19th century

Kintoki Swims up the Waterfall (woodblock print) (see also 100501)
BAL177075 Kintoki Swims up the Waterfall (woodblock print) (see also 100501) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Common Carp- European freshwaters
PM-10293 Common Carp - European freshwaters Cyprinus carpio introduced species Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Skeleton of carp
LA-3193 Skeleton of carp Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Koi Carp In pond. Raised in large ponds in Japan
KEL-623 KOI CARP - in pond Raised in large ponds in Japan. (Cyprinidae) Cyprinus carplo Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak)
3472147 Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 128x174 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Fish in a Whirlpool, ca. 1887

Carp engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Cyprinus hybiscoides, common carp
Part of LS Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Japanese Giant Carp
In a Japanese legend, O Tsuru sees a giant carp, dead, washed up on the shore of Lake Biwa : it is a monster that eats dogs, cats and even swimming people

Colorful carp in a pond, Tokyo, Japan

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river
FLO5004807 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 149, and three fishermen fishing with rod, net and line for carp in a river. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia

Common Carp - Lithography and drawing by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682691 Common Carp - Lithography and drawing by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823), for " naturalist collection" by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder, 1812 - Common carp

Tench, the ordinary tench, Tinca tinca, and carp, the queen of carps, Cyprinus carpio
FLO4645151 Tench, the ordinary tench, Tinca tinca, and carp, the queen of carps, Cyprinus carpio. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural

Two geishas, unknown (offset printing)
7273672 Two geishas, unknown (offset printing); 21.0x30.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv.

Carpe. Planche du dictionnaire d'ichtyologie de W. Houghton British Fresh - Water Fishes, 19eme siecle
FGL5462572 Carpe. Planche du dictionnaire d'ichtyologie de W. Houghton British Fresh - Water Fishes, 19eme siecle. Milan, Museo Civico di Storia Naturale; Fototeca Gilardi.

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus
FLO4654958 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by

French illustration symbolising the Russian bear swallowed by the Japanese carp during the Russo-Japanese war 1904
5617169 French illustration symbolising the Russian bear swallowed by the Japanese carp during the Russo-Japanese war 1904 (illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Trois exemplaires de carpe rouge. Planche zoologique du dictionnaire d'ichtyologie de W
FGL5462596 Trois exemplaires de carpe rouge. Planche zoologique du dictionnaire d'ichtyologie de W. Houghton British Fresh - Water Fishes, 19eme siecle

1- Becard (SALMO HAMATUS), 2- Regular carp (CYPRINUS CARPIO). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036900 1- Becard (SALMO HAMATUS), 2- Regular carp (CYPRINUS CARPIO). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Illustration of Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-4 - Monarchy, Political Right
ICA4870684 Illustration of Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-4 - Monarchy, Political Right, Fables La Fontaine and others - Rabbit/hare

Common carp (or mirror carp), common barbel (or river barbel), pike perch, common perch (or European) - Carp
FLO4573486 Common carp (or mirror carp), common barbel (or river barbel), pike perch, common perch (or European) - Carp, Cyprinus carpio 1,2, barbel, Barbus barbus 3, pike-perch, Sander lucioperca 4

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Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Carp with Wisteria, c1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Carp with Wisteria, c1889

Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Series: New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28

Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. From Notes by Yoshitoshi

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Kitchen Still Life with a Carp and Shellfish, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Kitchen Still Life with a Carp and Shellfish, unknown date

Okimono in the Form of Kinko Riding the Carp, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Okimono in the Form of Kinko Riding the Carp, 19th century

Carp, 19th century. Creator: Kiyoshi
Carp, 19th century

Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861

Carp, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown
Carp, between 1644 and 1911

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Carp, a selection of fish found in various parts of the world, captivate with their beauty and grace. In 2006, along the Aare River in Switzerland, one could witness the majestic Cyprinus carpio species swimming gracefully through the crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, in a shopping mall pond in Malacca's historic Melaka district, ornamental Koi carp added a touch of elegance to their surroundings. The vibrant colors of these Japanese garden pond inhabitants never fail to mesmerize onlookers. Their presence creates an enchanting atmosphere that transports you to another realm altogether. These colorful it can not just visually appealing but also symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Japanese culture. Moving towards China's Wong Tai Sin District, specifically Diamond Hill area in Hong Kong, we find ourselves amidst a jumble of sights and sounds where Common Carp coexist harmoniously with other aquatic creatures. The diversity within this underwater ecosystem is truly remarkable. Delving deeper into common carp anatomy reveals fascinating details about their physical structure and adaptations for survival. From their streamlined bodies to fins designed for efficient movement through water, these fish have evolved over time to thrive in various environments. In TongLi, JiangSu province of China lies an extraordinary spectacle - a feeding frenzy among Koi carps. As they gather around eagerly during mealtime, it is as if nature itself has orchestrated this synchronized dance of hunger and abundance. Artistic depictions throughout history have celebrated the significance of carp. One such example can be seen in Hiroshige's woodblock print from his series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. " Here kites adorned with images soar high above Edo cityscape – a symbolic representation believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Whether it be appreciating them as living works of art or marveling at their resilience and adaptability across different landscapes worldwide; Carp continue to fascinate us with their timeless beauty and cultural significance.