Old Fisherman Carrying a Basket of Salmon 19th century

Kubo Shunman’s *Old Fisherman Carrying a Basket of Salmon*, a 19th century *ukiyo-e* woodblock print, portrays a weathered fisherman, his face etched with the trials of a life spent at sea, as he carries a basket of fish. The image evokes a sense of quiet dignity and hard-won wisdom. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rising sun, with delicate clouds and a distant cityscape hinting at a world beyond the fisherman's solitary existence. Shunman's masterful use of color and detail captures the textures of the fisherman’s clothing, the basket’s woven form, and the glistening scales of the fish, creating a nuanced visual experience.