This vibrant woodblock print by the renowned artist Bakufu Ohno (1888โ1976) depicts three red sea bream (tai) swimming gracefully among underwater rock formations. In Japanese culture, the red sea bream is a celebrated symbol of good fortune and longevity, often served at weddings and auspicious occasions. The two larger fish occupy the upper and middle sections of the composition, while a smaller one swims near the craggy, lichen-covered rocks at the bottom. Ohnoโs mastery of the shin-hanga style is evident in the delicate color gradations on the fishes' scales, which transition from a deep, rosy red near the fins to a pale, silvery pink along the bellies. Tiny blue speckles adorn their backs, mimicking the natural shimmer of the species. The surrounding water is rendered in a soft, atmospheric cream tone, with delicate white tubular sea anemones or corals emerging from the dark, layered rocks. The artistโs signature and seal are visible in the upper left corner, completing this elegant and serene study of marine life.
A woodblock print titled "Red Bream" (Tai), created by the renowned Japanese artist Bakufu Ohno (1888โ1976).
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