Bottom of the Sea Showing Cray Fish 1890 - 1892
sekishuko
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aged paper
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toned paper
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fish
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water colours
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asian-art
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japan
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possibly oil pastel
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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24_meiji-period-1868-1912
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Bottom of the Sea Showing Cray Fish" is a painting by the Japanese artist Seki Shūkō, created between 1890 and 1892. This work is an example of the *kaiga* (Japanese painting) style, known for its delicate brushwork and subtle coloration. It depicts a pufferfish and a mantis shrimp against a soft background, capturing the beauty of underwater life in a tranquil and minimalist way. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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