“Carp Leaping Up a Cascade” is an artwork created by Katsushika Hokusai as part of the Ukiyo-e art movement. This piece falls under the genre of animal painting.
The artwork primarily depicts a carp energetically leaping up a cascade, embodying themes of persistence and strength. The cascading water is rendered in flowing, curved lines that create a sense of dynamic movement and energy, whereas the carp stands out with its detailed scales and expressive form. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the fluid lines of the water and the solid form of the carp, evokes a sense of harmony and balance, quintessential to Hokusai’s artistic style.
