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Crabs. Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Album leaf. Medium: Ink and color on paper. Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
This work is part of an album of seven Hokusai paintings held at the V&A. The same album also features a rooster and some bird-and-flower studies, all done in the same medium of ink and color on paper.
Hokusai’s nature studies are rooted in kachō-e, the traditional Japanese genre of bird-and-flower painting. Reflecting the reverence for nature found in Shinto and Buddhist worldviews, kachō-e includes not just birds and flowers, but also insects, fish, and crustaceans. While Western natural science focused on classification and identification, the Japanese approach highlighted how all living things are connected, prioritizing experience, perception, and aesthetics.
In Japanese culture, the crab has been an auspicious symbol since ancient times; crab depictions were often displayed during celebrations and festivities. It’s believed that the up-and-down movement of its claws invites good luck. Plus, the vibrant red color it turns when cooked symbolizes vitality, prosperity, and protection against evil.

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