Lake and Mountain (Nipponbashi Shishi no Zo) (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century)

Date:: 1999
Medium:: Woodblock print
Source:: Art Institute of Chicago
Image courtesy of: Art Institute of Chicago

Description

"Lake and Mountain (Nipponbashi Shishi no Zo)" is a sōsaku-hanga print by Kanamori Yoshio. This atmospheric work captures a sense of place and season with the contemplative sensitivity that characterizes the artist's finest prints.

Kanamori Yoshio renders this scene with masterful control of the printing medium, using the interplay of carved line, color, and paper texture to evoke atmosphere and mood. The composition balances naturalistic observation with poetic interpretation.

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Featured in Collections

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake and Mountain (Nipponbashi Shishi no Zo) (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century) was created by Kanamori Yoshio (金守世士夫) in 1999.

Lake and Mountain (Nipponbashi Shishi no Zo) (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century) depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and mountains.