<b>MEBARU (ROCKFISH)</b> / Bakufu Ohno1938<B>SOLD</B></em>
ARTIST: Bakufu Ohno (1888-1976)
TITLE: Mebaru (Rockfish)
SERIES: Familiar Fishes of Japan; Vol. 1 No. 7
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1938
DIMENSIONS: 15 5/8 x 11 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Reita Hirase, Akira Tomita, Hiroko Shimizu, Art Portfolio of Fishes by Bakufu Ohno, 2013
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ARTIST: Bakufu Ohno (1888-1976)
TITLE: Mebaru (Rockfish)
SERIES: Familiar Fishes of Japan; Vol. 1 No. 7
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1938
DIMENSIONS: 15 5/8 x 11 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Reita Hirase, Akira Tomita, Hiroko Shimizu, Art Portfolio of Fishes by Bakufu Ohno, 2013
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SOLD
ARTIST: Bakufu Ohno (1888-1976)
TITLE: Mebaru (Rockfish)
SERIES: Familiar Fishes of Japan; Vol. 1 No. 7
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1938
DIMENSIONS: 15 5/8 x 11 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Reita Hirase, Akira Tomita, Hiroko Shimizu, Art Portfolio of Fishes by Bakufu Ohno, 2013
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SOLD
Details
In this captivating woodblock print by Ohno Bakufu, from his renowned series "Familiar Fishes of Japan" dating back to 1938, the underwater world springs to life in vivid detail. Amidst a mesmerizing backdrop of fantastical coral formations, a group of five rockfish gracefully navigate the ocean floor. Each fish is meticulously rendered, with vibrant colors and intricate markings capturing the essence of their species. As they glide through their natural habitat, the rockfish appear almost suspended in time, their movements frozen in a moment of serene beauty. Through Bakufu's masterful artistry, this print not only celebrates the diverse marine life of Japan but also, following the tradition of documentarians and naturalists, provides a valuable historical record of this species.
Connoisseur's Note
The print's condition is excellent, showcasing colors that remain as vibrant as when they were first printed. This design is one of the more desirable designs from the series, as evident by its status as the cover piece for the 1996 Ohno Bakafu exhibition catalog.