Taito II : Swimming carp

Artist: Katushika Taito II (active ca. 1810-1850)
Title: Swimming carp
Date: 1848

A carp swims towards the surface, mouth open. He is surrounded by eddying water and aquatic plants. The ishizuiri-e panel at left has been trimmed, as is the case with several museum examples, including the Michener example at the Art Institute of Chicago. There are a number of different states.

Condition:  Very good impression, color and condition. 
Dimensions: 38.4 x 17.4
Signature: Katsushika Taito fude  Sealed: Fumio

SKU: TAC010