Hot Springs Inn at Narugo
鳴子温泉
- Date:
- 1918
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
This hot springs landscape captures the steam and atmosphere of Narugo with remarkable sensitivity. Goyo's landscape prints appear far less frequently at auction than his bijin-ga, making each appearance an event for collectors. Lifetime editions range from $6,000-$15,000; posthumous printings by Tanseisha or Yuyudo fall between $1,000-$2,500.
Description
A scene at the hot springs inn at Narugo in northern Japan, depicting the rustic architecture and steaming waters of this traditional bathing destination. The atmospheric rendering of steam and mist rising from the hot springs creates a dreamlike quality. The warm earth tones of the wooden buildings contrast with the cool grays and blues of the surrounding landscape.
