Near Chion-in
- Date:
- 1985
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 26.5 × 68.3 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Near Chion-in — the great Jodo-shu temple complex at the foot of Kyoto's Higashiyama hills — the streets retain an old-city character that Karhu captured in this 1985 print: narrow lanes, aged plaster walls, heavy tile rooflines, and the occasional view across the city that the hilly terrain provides. The area around Chion-in, with its mix of temple precincts, traditional residences, and small shops, gave Karhu the layered urban texture that he found most rewarding as a printmaking subject. The proximity of sacred and domestic is characteristic of old Kyoto.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Near Chion-in was created by Clifton Karhu in 1985.
Near Chion-in depicts urban scenes, temples & shrines, and architecture.
Near Chion-in measures 26.5 × 68.3 cm (Oban format).