Yamashiro Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
Description
The Togetsu-kyo ("Moon-crossing Bridge") at Arashiyama in Yamashiro Province — the scenic mountain district west of Kyoto — appears in this plate from the Shokoku Meikyo Kiran (Famous Bridges) series. Arashiyama's combination of the Oi River, maple forests, and this celebrated wooden bridge made it one of the most painted landscapes in Japan, and Hokusai brings his distinctive geometric energy to the composition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yamashiro Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Yamashiro Arashiyama Togetsukyo / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran depicts rivers & lakes, bridges, and moonlight, set at Arashiyama.