Gathering at Atakoyama — 愛宕山集躡の図
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
An oban-format woodblock print depicting a gathering at Atakoyama, the historic hilltop site associated with Atago Shrine in Kyoto. The title, rendered in Japanese as "Atagoyama shuran no zu," suggests a convivial scene of people assembled for a festive or seasonal excursion. Kamoshita Choko brings together figures, architecture, and natural surroundings in a composition that recalls the tradition of meisho-e, or famous-place pictures. The elevated vantage of the mountain setting would have offered sweeping views, and the gathering motif hints at the social rituals tied to shrine visits and hilltop outings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gathering at Atakoyama — 愛宕山集躡の図 was created by Kamoshita Chōko (鴨下晁湖).
Gathering at Atakoyama — 愛宕山集躡の図 depicts landscapes, figures, and travel scenes.