Carp ascending a waterfallKeisai Eisen · 1840
1840
24.0 x 36.0 cm
Art Gallery of South Australia
Keisai Eisen (1790 – 1848)
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About this artwork
- Title: Carp ascending a waterfall
- Artist: Keisai Eisen
- Year: 1840
- Original dimensions: 24.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Art Gallery of South Australia
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Who made "Carp ascending a waterfall", and when?
Keisai Eisen made "Carp ascending a waterfall" in 1840.
How does "Carp ascending a waterfall" balance light and dark?
The recorded values for "Carp ascending a waterfall" by Keisai Eisen are: balanced brightness, soft shadow luminance.
Is Keisai Eisen, creator of "Carp ascending a waterfall", known under other names?
Keisai Eisen is also known as Ikeda Eisen, Ippitsuan, Shigeyoshi, Eisen Ikeda, Konsei.
What orientation does "Carp ascending a waterfall" by Keisai Eisen have?
The format of "Carp ascending a waterfall" is tall. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
What is the dominant hue of "Carp ascending a waterfall" by Keisai Eisen?
"Carp ascending a waterfall" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.