Carp Collection (page 2)

Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861

Carp, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown
Carp, between 1644 and 1911

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXVII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXVII, c. 1575/1580

Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...c. 1848/50
Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Carp in the Tone River (Tonegawa no koi), section of a sheet from the series "Cutout... 1857
Carp in the Tone River (Tonegawa no koi), section of a sheet from the series "Cutout Pictures of Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho harimaze zue)", 1857

Suido Bridge and Surugadai (Suidobashi Surugadai), from the series "One Hundred... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Suido Bridge and Surugadai (Suidobashi Surugadai), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Three Carp in a pool by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). Date: circa 1770s

Canada, Ontario, Carp, The Diefenbunker, Canadian Cold War Museum in underground bunker, bunker passageway

Still life with carp and small net Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1869

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The members of The Stowell Memorial Church in Salford, on a picnic in Marple, in the Manchester area of England. Picture taken circa 1st June 1907

I m Clarissa. You might think me as cold as a fish, but I m not carping. Why should I when someone as pretty as Janet Bromley comes to see me every day

Clarissa the 44 lb Carp at the London Zoo aquarium takes a closer look Mirror photographer George Greenwells camera. 25th August 1963

Koi fish in pond

Tench (Tinca tinca) on the surface of a turbid marsh pond, with Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) above, Fribourg, Switzerland, 2004

Looking down at Chubb (Leuciscus cephalus) at surface with reflection of bridge, Rhine River, Switzerland, 1993. No release available

Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

A mouth of a carp is seen at a pond covered with petals of cherry blossoms at a park in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

A carp swims in the Chidorigafuchi moat covered with petals of cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Japan April 8, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Gardens of Wong Tai Sin temple, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Carp Or Koi
Ohara Koson

Essence of Beauty
Stephanie Law

Climbing the Dragon Gate
Stephanie Law

Common and Mirror Carp by H.J. Oliver

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Vivid sunrise over Lake of the Clouds looking into the Big Carp River Valley in autumn at Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan, USA. Date: 24/11/2013

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Koi and carp in Big Spring Park, Huntsville, Alabama Date: 06/04/2012

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Japan, Kyoto, Scilent Stone Garden Date: 09/03/2005

Aquatic design motif from Floreal: Dessins & Coloris Nouveaux, 1920 (pochoir print)
STC232532 Aquatic design motif from Floreal: Dessins & Coloris Nouveaux, 1920 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floreal)

Two carps, 19th century
7202709 Two carps, 19th century by Chen Hongshou (1768-1821); 65 x 42, 3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Two carps)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen (engraving)
7195192 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen)

Carp fishing (litho)
7201202 Carp fishing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carp fishing. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London, 1912)

Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho)
7182918 Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving)
7198035 Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les carpes de Fontainebleau)

Koi Carp Fish Scales FI000056 Date: 03-Aug-19

Koi Carp Fish Scales FI000054 Date: 03-Aug-19

Goldfish and Water Plants, 1850. Creator: Ichimei
Goldfish and Water Plants, 1850

The Actor Ichikawa Haruzo II, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)
The Actor Ichikawa Haruzo II, from " A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", 1770

Carp, Japan, c. 1830 / 44. Creator: Katsushika Taito
Carp, Japan, c. 1830/44

Courtesan Riding a Carp (parody of the Daoist Immortal Kinko [Chinese: Qin Gao]), c. 1730s

Ebisu flirting with a courtesan, no. 3 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708

Snuff Bottle with a Dragon and a Carp, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Large Basin with Carp and Waterweeds, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), late 13th/early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Large Basin with Carp and Waterweeds, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), late 13th/early 14th century

Lady Seated by a Tokonoma Alcove, 1829. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Lady Seated by a Tokonoma Alcove, 1829

Oniwakamaru subduing the giant carp, c. 1830 / 35. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Oniwakamaru subduing the giant carp, c. 1830/35

Courtesan carrying a decorated tray, early to mid-1820s. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Courtesan carrying a decorated tray, early to mid-1820s

Tosen Muko (Kyogen), from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, from the series " New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts", 1889

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Carp, a selection of fish found in various parts of the world, captivate with their beauty and grace. In 2006, along the Aare River in Switzerland, one could witness the majestic Cyprinus carpio species swimming gracefully through the crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, in a shopping mall pond in Malacca's historic Melaka district, ornamental Koi carp added a touch of elegance to their surroundings. The vibrant colors of these Japanese garden pond inhabitants never fail to mesmerize onlookers. Their presence creates an enchanting atmosphere that transports you to another realm altogether. These colorful it can not just visually appealing but also symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Japanese culture. Moving towards China's Wong Tai Sin District, specifically Diamond Hill area in Hong Kong, we find ourselves amidst a jumble of sights and sounds where Common Carp coexist harmoniously with other aquatic creatures. The diversity within this underwater ecosystem is truly remarkable. Delving deeper into common carp anatomy reveals fascinating details about their physical structure and adaptations for survival. From their streamlined bodies to fins designed for efficient movement through water, these fish have evolved over time to thrive in various environments. In TongLi, JiangSu province of China lies an extraordinary spectacle - a feeding frenzy among Koi carps. As they gather around eagerly during mealtime, it is as if nature itself has orchestrated this synchronized dance of hunger and abundance. Artistic depictions throughout history have celebrated the significance of carp. One such example can be seen in Hiroshige's woodblock print from his series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. " Here kites adorned with images soar high above Edo cityscape – a symbolic representation believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Whether it be appreciating them as living works of art or marveling at their resilience and adaptability across different landscapes worldwide; Carp continue to fascinate us with their timeless beauty and cultural significance.