Shrimp by Kinoshita Itsuun. An ink wash painting depicting three shrimp swimming among delicate, needle-like aquatic plants, accompanied by elegant calligraphy and a red seal.

Shrimp

Kinoshita Itsuun

1864 · Medium Not Listed

A graceful 19th-century Japanese ink wash painting capturing the fluid movement of shrimp amidst underwater foliage.

$243

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Where it works

A soft, restrained artwork with warm gilded notes — keeps the wall feeling open.

Often works in
Study · Bedroom · Office
Placement
Works well where the room has a longer visual line
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Aged gold, Soft gray, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1864 by Kinoshita Itsuun, this ink-on-paper work exemplifies the Japanese literati (Nanga) tradition. The piece features three shrimp rendered with expressive, calligraphic brushstrokes that convey life and movement against a warm, aged silk-like background. Balanced by poetic text and a traditional red seal, this contemplative work brings a sense of refined calm and scholarly history to a modern interior.