Pontocho, Kyoto
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
Pontocho — the narrow lantern-lit alley running parallel to the Kamo River in Kyoto — appears here as a study in the atmospheric architecture of Japan's traditional entertainment district. The closely spaced machiya buildings, the overhead lanterns, and the absence of wide sight-lines create an intimacy that Sekino renders in a palette suited to evening: warm light against dark wood, the alley's social life implied in its architecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pontocho, Kyoto was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Pontocho, Kyoto uses Moku-hanga, Nishiki-e, and Sumi, on woodblock print.
Pontocho, Kyoto depicts urban scenes, night scenes, and architecture, set at Kyoto.