May, 1978 – Marsh Crabs
Artist
Nishijima, Takeshi
(Japanese, 1929–2003)
Date1977
Mediumhand stencil-dyed print, ink and color on handmade kozo paper
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift from the Judith and Paul A. Falcigno Collection
Object number2010.195.6
DescriptionThe rugged Japanese landscape does not favor agriculture; instead there is a great dependence on fishing in the warm and cold currents that surround Japan. The Japanese rely on seafood for most of their protein; it is often consumed raw (as sushi and sashimi), but fish is also steamed, dried or made into cakes. Most cities and towns in Japan have lively fish markets. The calendar pictures show how fish are caught and then unloaded and sold at markets. One print also depicts marsh crabs (sawagani), a tiny Japanese freshwater crab that is sometimes eaten as sushi or lightly fried.
Label TextFISHING The rugged Japanese landscape does not favor agriculture; instead there is a great dependence on fishing in the warm and cold currents that surround Japan. The Japanese rely on seafood for most of their protein; it is often consumed raw (as sushi and sashimi), but fish is also steamed, dried or made into cakes. Most cities and towns in Japan have lively fish markets. The calendar pictures show how fish are caught and then unloaded and sold at markets. One print also depicts marsh crabs (sawagani), a tiny Japanese freshwater crab that is sometimes eaten as sushi or lightly fried. ProvenancePaul A. Falcigno and Judy Mansfield, Hamden, CT
On View
Not on view
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
