Horse Mackerel (Aji) with Shrimp or Prawn, with inscription

Maker(s): Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

Historical period(s): Edo period, ca. 1832-1833

Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: H x W: 25.3 x 36.2 cm (9 15/16 x 14 1/4 in)

Geography: Japan

Credit Line: Gift of John Fuegi and Jo Francis

Collection: Freer Gallery of Art

Accession Number: F1995.16.10

On View Location: Currently not on view

Classification(s): Print

Type: Woodblock print

Keywords: Edo period (1615 - 1868), fish, inscription, Japan, shrimp, ukiyo-e, WWII-era provenance

Provenance: Provenance information is currently unavailable

Published References

Hiroshige, A Shoal of Fishes. A Studio Book New York. .

Collection Area(s): Japanese Art

Web Resources: Google Cultural Institute

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