Fisherman and Octopus Ukiyo-e Canvas

A canvas print of a fisherman hauling a great octopus over the side of his boat as waves break around him, painted in bold ukiyo-e linework and muted color.

Scenes of fishermen and the sea's catch were a common subject in Edo-period art, reflecting how deeply coastal life shaped daily existence in Japan. The octopus, or tako (蛸), stood for the sea's raw, untamed strength, and the fisherman's grip on it, for the effort it took to draw a living from it.

• Canvas print
• Waterproof and oil-resistant finish
• Fade-resistant, durable print
• Ready to hang