Carp and Pine 1786 - 1868

"Carp and Pine" is a woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, a Japanese artist active in the late Edo period. The print depicts a single carp swimming through a blue-green water, rendered in the *ukiyo-e* style, with pine needles in the background. The artist's signature and seal are visible on the right. This iconic image was likely made as a standalone print rather than part of a series and remains an excellent example of Gakutei's works.