About This Print
A view of the Togetsukyō bridge stretching across the Ōi River, with Mount Arashi in the background. This print is likely one of a four print untitled series of Kyoto area landmarks, shown below, in the collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Also see IHL Cat. #787, Yasaka Pagoda, Moonlit Night.The Series of Four Prints from The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
昭和35-44 (1960-69)
15.8×23.2 cm.
woodcut on paper
P01200-018
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
昭和35-44 (1960-69)
15.6×23.3 cm.
woodcut on paper
P01200-016
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
昭和35-44 (1960-69)
15.8×23.3 cm.
woodcut on paper
P01200-017
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
嵐山春景 (Arashiyama, Spring Scenery)
昭和35-44 (1960-69)
15.8×23.3 cm.
woodcut on paper
P01200-019
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Arashiyama, Kyoto
Source: website of Japan Guide.com http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3912.htmlArashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.
The Togetsukyo Bridge is Arashiyama's well known, central landmark. Many small shops, restaurants and other attractions are found nearby, including Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama's famous bamboo groves and pleasure boats that are available for rent on the river.
North of central Arashiyama the atmosphere becomes less touristy and more rural, with several small temples scattered along the base of the wooded mountains. The area north of the Togetsukyo Bridge is also known as Sagano, while the name "Arashiyama" technically just refers to the mountains on the southern bank of the river but is commonly used to name the entire district.
The Togetsukyo Bridge is Arashiyama's well known, central landmark. Many small shops, restaurants and other attractions are found nearby, including Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama's famous bamboo groves and pleasure boats that are available for rent on the river.
North of central Arashiyama the atmosphere becomes less touristy and more rural, with several small temples scattered along the base of the wooded mountains. The area north of the Togetsukyo Bridge is also known as Sagano, while the name "Arashiyama" technically just refers to the mountains on the southern bank of the river but is commonly used to name the entire district.
Print Details
| IHL Catalog | #786 |
| Title | Arashiyama, Spring Scenery (嵐山春景) |
| Series | untitled series of four Kyoto area landmarks |
| Artist | Itō Nisaburō (1905-2001) |
| Signature | 仁三郎 (Nisaburō) |
| Seal | "ni" seal 仁 |
| Publication Date | c. 1960-1969 |
| Edition | |
| Publisher | either self-published or by Matsukyū |
| Printer | |
| Impression | excellent |
| Colors | excellent |
| Condition | excellent - remnants from folio mounting corners verso; small paper loss in top right corner of margin |
| Miscellaneous | 禁複製 (do not duplicate) impressed in lower right margin |
| Genre | shin hanga (new prints) |
| Format | chūban yoko-e |
| H x W Paper | 6 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (17.5 x 24.8 cm) |
| H x W Image | 6 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. (15.9 x 23.2 cm) |
| Collections This Print | The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto P01200-019 |
| Reference Literature | |
3/7/2019
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