Waterfall at Meguro (Meguro no taki), from the series One Hundred Views of the East (Azuma hyakkei no uchi)

Series:: One Hundred Views of the East
Medium:: Woodblock print
Format:: Oban
Source:: mfa

Typical Price

Uncommon or exceptional Kyosai subject in fine condition: $1,000–$5,000
Good condition standard woodblock print: $300–$1,500
Common or lesser subject: $100–$500

Description

A print from the series "One Hundred Views of the East" depicting Meguro Falls in the southwestern districts of Edo — a scenic waterfall that had attracted artists and pleasure-seekers since the eighteenth century. The falls at Meguro were not particularly large but occupied a special place in Edo's recreational geography, surrounded by teahouses and gardens that made them a destination for daytrips from the city. Kyosai's rendering would balance topographic accuracy with the kind of atmospheric energy that distinguished his landscape work from mere documentary reproduction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Waterfall at Meguro (Meguro no taki), from the series One Hundred Views of the East (Azuma hyakkei no uchi) was created by Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎).

Yes — Waterfall at Meguro (Meguro no taki), from the series One Hundred Views of the East (Azuma hyakkei no uchi) is part of the One Hundred Views of the East series by Kawanabe Kyosai.

Waterfall at Meguro (Meguro no taki), from the series One Hundred Views of the East (Azuma hyakkei no uchi) depicts landscapes, waterfalls, and rivers & lakes.