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Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
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Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28
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1820s Aquatic Life Carp Determination Determined Energetic Fish Fishes Gakutei Gakutei Harunobu Gakutei Yashima Sadaoka Gogaku Harunobu Sugawara Harunobu Yashima Hokyo Horikawa Taro Ichiro Kagurado Koen Maruya Onikichi Nanzan Onikichi Maruya Open Mouth Orange Orange Colour Ryosa Sadaoka Yashima Shingakudo Shinkado Sugawara Harunobu Taro Horikawa Yashima Yashima Gakutei Yashima Harunobu Yashima Sadaoka Yotei Colour Woodblock Print Upstream
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Carping for Success: The Determined Journey of a Carp in a 19th-Century Woodblock Print by Gakutei In this woodblock print from the 1820s, titled "Carp Swimming up a Waterfall," artist Gakutei masterfully captures the essence of perseverance and determination. The vibrant image showcases a carp swimming against the current, its open mouth filled with the orange hue of the waterfall's cascading waters. This intricate print, created during the Ukiyo-e period in Japan, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the continent. Gakutei, also known as Harunobu Yashima or Sadaoka Yashima, was a renowned artist in the field of Surimono, a genre of Japanese art that focused on creating small, intricately designed prints for personal use. This close-up view of the carp, with its energetic and focused expression, is a prime example of the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject. The carp, a symbol of determination and strength in Japanese culture, is shown in the midst of its upstream journey, battling against the current to reach its destination. The orange color of the waterfall and the carp's open mouth add a sense of intensity and dynamism to the image. This woodblock print, which is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), was produced using the traditional method of woodblock printing. The intricate details of the carp's scales, the ripples in the water, and the texture of the waterfall are all expertly rendered, making this a true masterpiece of the 19th century. The print's title, "Carp Swimming up a Waterfall," encapsulates the sense of struggle and triumph embodied by the carp, making it a powerful and inspiring work of art that continues to captivate viewers to this day.
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