Art Blog #191
- Paul Connor
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
Tomikichiro Tokuriki ' Kiyomizu Temple under the full moon'
Series: Woodblock Prints of 15 views of Kyoto and the Outside
Title or Subject: Kiyomizu Temple under the full moon
Date: Not Dated (1950's)
Paper Size: 11 x 10 Inches
Impression/Colour/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Condition Details: Attached two corners to original folio backing, faint mat toning lines, minor foxing
Good State
Kiyomizu Temple (Overview)
Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan.
Along with Kōryū-ji and Kurama-dera, it is one of the few temples in Kyoto that predates the foundation of the capital to Heian-kyō.
It is also one of Japan's leading temples dedicated to the worship of Kannon.
It is a famous tourist destination in Kyoto City, attracting many pilgrims throughout the year.
Since 1995, it holds the Kanji of the Year ceremony on 12 December (Kanji Day) every year. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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About the artist:
Tokuriki Tomikichirō was a Japanese painter of the Nihonga movement during the Taishō and Shōwa periods. Tokuriki Tomikichirō's family is said to have been friends with the family of Irie Hakō, who worked as a painter for Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Tokuriki graduated from the Kyto School of Arts and Crafts in 1920 and continued his studies at the Kyoto Painting College, graduating in 1923. Already during his training, the painting "Flowers and Birds" was accepted by him in 1922 on the 4th "Teiten".
He first studied under Yamamoto Shunkyo, then moved to Tsuchida Bakusen.
Tomikichiro Tokuriki’s shin hanga prints, commonly known as artisan prints, were primarily published by Uchida. Although they were commercially motivated, these prints were expertly carved and printed using traditional Japanese techniques. Today, collectors value them for their intricate Kyoto landscapes as well as their craftsmanship and design excellence.
Shin hanga is an important Japanese art movement that revitalized the woodblock print tradition by integrating Western influences with traditional aesthetics. It featured themes like landscapes, beautiful women, and kabuki actors. Western techniques, including light effects and atmospheric perspectives, were incorporated, leading to technically sophisticated Japanese prints that attracted both local and global audiences.
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