Kyoto Shijo
by Ito Nisaburo
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Kyoto Shijo — the Shijo corridor, one of Kyoto's principal east-west streets, running from Karasuma in the commercial center to the Gion geisha district and the Kamo River beyond. Nisaburo's depiction of this urban artery captures the particular character of Shijo in the mid-20th century, when traditional machiya facades still lined much of the street and the Gion end preserved the atmosphere of the entertainment district in its pre-war character. The print serves as both urban document and aesthetic observation.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyoto Shijo was created by Ito Nisaburo (伊藤仁三郎).
Kyoto Shijo depicts urban scenes, landscapes, and travel scenes, set at Kyoto.