Papier-Mache Fish and Various Vegetables 1815

Takashima Chiharu's *Papier-Mache Fish and Various Vegetables* (1815) depicts a still life of a fish, eggplant, lotus root, and other vegetables, all rendered in delicate detail using the *ukiyo-e* woodblock printing technique. This genre, popular in Edo-period Japan, focused on everyday life and popular culture. The composition, with its emphasis on the texture and form of the subjects, evokes a sense of both realism and artistry, making this work a compelling example of Japanese woodblock printmaking.