Carp ascending a waterfallKeisai Eisen · 1840

  • Creation date1840
  • Dimensions24.0 x 36.0 cm
  • MuseumArt 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.

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