Swimming Carp
Chusaku Oyama
(Japanese style painter)
A sea of gold paint where three colors of light blend together. A graceful symphony of life.
This is a dignified masterpiece by Chusaku Oyama, a recipient of the Order of Culture, in which he depicts “carp”—the defining motif of his career—in an even more magnificent and splendid manner.
As shown in the attached file “Chusaku Oyama ‘Yūyū’ Large Painting Details.jpg,” the protagonists of this work are three carp—a scarlet carp, a black carp, and a white carp—swimming gracefully through a deep, gold-leaf-style background. The intricate gradations of gofun and mineral pigments applied to each fish’s scales create a divine sense of three-dimensionality when illuminated by light. The masterful composition, where the fish’s shadows and bodies intertwine, and the smooth depiction of their fins—which evokes the flow of water—are the result of overwhelming brushwork that represents the pinnacle of “Oyama, the Master of Koi.”
Furthermore, as you can see in “Oyama Chusaku ‘Swimming Koi’ Large Framed.jpg,” the painting itself measures 50 cm in height by 65.5 cm in width (frame dimensions: 71 cm in height by 86 cm in width), giving it a commanding and majestic presence. The elegant gold frame surrounding the work harmonizes with the overall refinement of the composition, instantly transforming an entrance hall, spacious living room, or reception room into a museum-like space of the highest caliber.
As the title “Yūyū” suggests, the sight of the three carp swimming harmoniously and freely is a highly auspicious motif symbolizing family harmony, prosperity, and rich interpersonal relationships. We invite you to fully savor the pinnacle of beauty achieved by this master artist.
Size: Painting dimensions: Height 50 cm × Width 65.5 cm Frame dimensions: Height 71 cm × Width 86 cm
Material: Paper, framed (includes signature and artist’s seal)
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