Jōruriji-Kyoto
- Date:
- 1974
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 30.5 × 40.6 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Joruriji — a small, ancient temple in the hills between Nara and Kyoto — is Karhu's subject in this 1974 print, its eleven-faced Amida Buddha statues and quiet pond garden rendered with the intimacy of an artist who knew the site well. Joruriji is among the least touristed of the Yamato region's temples, and Karhu's choice of it over more famous sites reflects the depth of his engagement with Kyoto-area culture. The composition combines the temple's rustic architectural character with the reflective surface of its garden pond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jōruriji-Kyoto was created by Clifton Karhu in 1974.
Jōruriji-Kyoto depicts temples & shrines, religious, and gardens, set at Kyoto.
Jōruriji-Kyoto measures 30.5 × 40.6 cm (Oban format).