Tetsuzan Mori (1775-1841)
Dried Fish, circa 1820
sumi ink on paper
9 5/8" X 19 7/8"
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Yes, this is a painting of three dried fish! Let’s have fun with this. Specifically speaking (and according to the Japanese dictionary app Weblio), the fish are 梭子—spyhyraena, or (yipes)...
Yes, this is a painting of three dried fish! Let’s have fun with this.
Specifically speaking (and according to the Japanese dictionary app Weblio), the fish are 梭子—spyhyraena, or (yipes) barracudas.
Tetsuzan Mori is not aiming to capture the vibrant energy of fish swimming. Instead, Tetsuzan’s mind probably flashed a vision of dried fish. Perhaps the image appeared while he was having hunger pangs!
Catching the pangs, he drew the fish with a few masterful brush strokes, and the work was done. The synergy is Mori’s mind and hands speaks volumes about his artistic mastery.
Now, you can grin and share Mori’s humor and sophistication! Truly, these fun and flavourful fish are one of my favorite works of art!
Primarily he is known for his talent for catching animals' feelings (yes, animals have feelings) at one moment of their days as did his uncle.
About the Artist:
Mori Tetsuzan was born in Kyoto and adopted by his uncle Mori Sosen, the founder of Mori School. He also studied under Maruyama Okyo, who founded Maruyama School. Tetsuzan later moved to Edo, bringing the Maruyama style to the Edo region (today's Tokyo).
Mori Tetsuzan was a sophisticated experimentalist with brush strokes, capable of contriving unexpected twists on conventional themes.
Specifically speaking (and according to the Japanese dictionary app Weblio), the fish are 梭子—spyhyraena, or (yipes) barracudas.
Tetsuzan Mori is not aiming to capture the vibrant energy of fish swimming. Instead, Tetsuzan’s mind probably flashed a vision of dried fish. Perhaps the image appeared while he was having hunger pangs!
Catching the pangs, he drew the fish with a few masterful brush strokes, and the work was done. The synergy is Mori’s mind and hands speaks volumes about his artistic mastery.
Now, you can grin and share Mori’s humor and sophistication! Truly, these fun and flavourful fish are one of my favorite works of art!
Primarily he is known for his talent for catching animals' feelings (yes, animals have feelings) at one moment of their days as did his uncle.
About the Artist:
Mori Tetsuzan was born in Kyoto and adopted by his uncle Mori Sosen, the founder of Mori School. He also studied under Maruyama Okyo, who founded Maruyama School. Tetsuzan later moved to Edo, bringing the Maruyama style to the Edo region (today's Tokyo).
Mori Tetsuzan was a sophisticated experimentalist with brush strokes, capable of contriving unexpected twists on conventional themes.