Accession Number
1930.64

Title
Goldfish

Artist(s)
Ohara Shōson (Koson)

Object Creation Date
1926

Medium & Support
color woodblock print on paper

Dimensions
15 1/2 in x 10 1/4 in (39.37 cm x 26.04 cm);11 13/16 in x 9 1/2 in (30 cm x 24.13 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
Goldfish are a very common fish in Japan and are a source of entertainment. It is typically a symbol of wealth. 

Physical Description
This print depicts an aquatic scene with two goldfish and vegetation. To the right and bottom edge is the underwater vegetation. In the middle are two goldfish both looking to the left. There is a signature in the bottom right obscuring the vegetation. The signature is followed by a red seal. 

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
color print

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Fish
Plants
water