Eisen Kesai "Carp Ascending Waterfall"

A magnificent and iconic Japanese motif and composition showing a giant carp swimming up a waterfall. Many Asian cultures believe that the carp (and koi) represents good fortune and perseverance. A very rare vertical diptych (kakemono-e) by a master Edo-period woodblock print artist.

Date: ca. 1835
Format: Vertical Oban Diptych (kakemono-e; approx. 9" x 14" each sheet)
Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei
Condition: Toning, sheets attached, otherwise excellent condition, color, and impression

Eisen Kesai (1790-1848) was a prolific artist whose is well-known today for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) works and his landscapes. Eisen inspired many artists in his lifetime and after his death, including the great Western painter Vincent van Gogh.

Custom matting available. Sizes will be determined for best presentation in consultation with customer - suggested size for kakemono-e is 40" (height) x 16" (width). Note that additional shipping charges apply (sorry, no international shipping available for kakemono-e).