Gilthead and Tilefish by Utagawa Hiroshige

Gilthead and Tilefish c. 1835 - 1839

print, ink, color-on-paper

aged paper

toned paper

childish illustration

print

caricature

japan

personal sketchbook

ink

color-on-paper

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Gilthead and Tilefish" is a woodblock print created by famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, circa 1835-1839. This "chūban" format print features two fish, a black tilefish and a pink gilthead, against a pale yellow background, showcasing Hiroshige's masterful ability to render textures and detail. This work exemplifies Hiroshige's artistry in capturing the beauty of natural subjects, which is a hallmark of his "Fish" series, known in Japanese as "Gyokyo" or "Gyokyo awase."