Striped Snapper and Horse Mackerel by Utagawa Hiroshige

Striped Snapper and Horse Mackerel c. 1830s

print, ink, color-on-paper

toned paper

childish illustration

print

japan

curved letter used

personal sketchbook

ink

color-on-paper

coloured pencil

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

"Striped Snapper and Horse Mackerel" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, dating back to the 1830s. The print showcases two fish, a striped snapper and a horse mackerel, intricately rendered in vibrant colors against a simple, light background. The detail in the fish's scales and the delicate floral motifs add to the overall visual appeal. This print is a testament to Hiroshige's mastery of ukiyo-e, a genre known for its portrayal of everyday life and nature in Japan.