Shungo Sekiguchi
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
"Shungo Sekiguchi" may depict the Sekiguchi area in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo — home to the Zenpukuji temple and its grounds, which included a notable pond — rendered in a spring (shun) atmosphere of new green and fresh seasonal character. Alternatively, the title may refer to a specific person or named view. Okuyama's engagement with Tokyo's quieter, less celebrated landscape subjects — rivers, ponds, temple grounds — reflects his commitment to the principle that the personal and local were worthy subjects for the sosaku-hanga artist's full attention.
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The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province (Sanuki Kaiganji no hama), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
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Tea Kettle, section of a sheet from the series "Mirror of Stone Rubbings of Views of the Provinces" (Kohon meihitsu ishizuri kagami)
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shungo Sekiguchi was created by Gihachiro Okuyama (奥山儀八郎).
Shungo Sekiguchi depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and spring.