Octopus and Fish - Itō Jakuchū - Poster
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Octopus and Fish - Itō Jakuchū - Framed Print Black
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Octopus and Fish - Itō Jakuchū

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Product: Fine Art Poster
Size: A4 (21x29.7 cm)
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This print features Itō Jakuchū's 'Octopus and Fish', a vibrant example of Ukiyo-e art. The two-panel composition showcases a variety of sea creatures rendered with fine detail and delicate colour.

Itō Jakuchū (1716-1800) was a Japanese painter of the mid-Edo period, known for his detailed and unconventional depictions of flora and fauna. Though he employed traditional methods, Jakuchū's style was highly individual, often incorporating a playful and inventive approach to composition and subject matter. He produced many works in series, such as the 'Colorful Realm of Living Beings'. 'Octopus and Fish' exemplifies Jakuchū's distinctive style. The composition is divided into two panels, each teeming with various sea creatures. An octopus dominates the right panel, its tentacles gracefully winding among the fish. The fish themselves are rendered with careful attention to detail, each species distinct in form and colour. The background is a muted green, providing a neutral space that allows the figures to come forward. The artist's skill is evident in the precise brushwork and the delicate gradations of colour, which bring the aquatic life to life.

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    12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.

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What our customers say

Real reviews from real customers

Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Jayne - Yorkshire
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
Matt - Rutland
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Nikki - London
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Alice - Norfolk

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