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Crabs Walking Sideways, Fukuda Kodōjin, c. 1928
Fukuda KodōjinJapanese, 1865–1944

Crabs Walking Sideways

c. 1928 · Paintings, Calligraphy

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Where is “Crabs Walking Sideways” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

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About the painting

遠流波如層

終日釣舟橫

但有蠢翁動

魚今不求名

In this far-flowing stream, waves like layered peaks!

All day, beached fishing boats lie on their sides.

There are only these foolish fellows abroad:

Today, no fish are out seeking fame!

This painting was included in the sales exhibition at Mitsukoshi department store on February 22–26, 1929, and is featured in the book Rock Slivers and Lonely Clouds. Ishikawa Yoshijirō (1881–1969), managing director of Kyoto Electric Light, acquired this painting for only 120 Yen in 1928 (approximately $54 at that time, or about $900 today).

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2015.111.23

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PaintingsInkJapanese paintingModernism20th centuryJapan

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