HILLS OF VENUS
Preparing the gallery.
One moment while the work comes into view.
™HILLS of VENUSSign inMy studioContributor access™HILLS of VENUSSign inMy studioContributor accessHILLS OF VENUS
One moment while the work comes into view.
Printmaking · Animals · Catalog HV6DQ51V
Keisai Eisen (Japanese, 1790–1848) · early or mid-1830s
In Asian lore the carp is associated with good fortune and perseverance. Although the carp lives primarily in quiet waters, its symbolic meanings have led to a Japanese design convention of showing the fish arching upward, often mounting waterfalls, as in this print.
Share an observation, a question, or an idea. Comments may be checked by AI and appear only after human review. Keep discussions suitable for a general audience.
Loading the conversation…
