Carp [left of a triptych of Taigong Wang c. 1760 - 1780

"Carp" is a hanging scroll painting by the Japanese artist Soga Shōhaku, created between 1760 and 1780. The scroll depicts a single carp in a simplified, almost abstract style, set against a misty background with delicate brushwork. This work exemplifies the artist's unique style, which combined elements of traditional Chinese painting with his own observations of nature. It reflects the popular theme of carp in Japanese art, symbolizing strength, perseverance, and ambition. The painting is part of a triptych, and is now located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.