Mitoku I (ed. 4/15)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- robynbuntin
Description
A woodblock print titled "Mitoku I," edition four of fifteen, likely referencing Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji, the remote mountain temple in Tottori Prefecture famous for its gravity-defying hall built into a cliff face. Takahashi Hiromitsu captures the sacred and vertiginous quality of this site, one of Japan's most remarkable architectural achievements. The small edition size of fifteen impressions indicates a work of particular care and limited availability. The Roman numeral "I" suggests this may be the first in a series exploring different views or aspects of the Mitoku temple complex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mitoku I (ed. 4/15) was created by Takahashi Hiromitsu (高橋弘光).
Mitoku I (ed. 4/15) depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and mountains.