Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin)
by Kawase Hasui
- Date:
- August 1933
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 × 36.4 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Chion-in temple in Kyoto, depicted in Hasui's August 1933 print from the Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition, is one of the largest and most architecturally impressive temple complexes in Japan — the main gate (Sanmon), built in 1619, is reputedly the largest wooden gate in the country. Hasui's composition likely captures the massive stone stairways and towering gate structures that make Chion-in such a singular destination among Kyoto's many temple precincts. The Kansai Edition series of the 1930s represents Hasui's mature phase, with bokashi gradations and compositional confidence fully realized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in August 1933.
Yes — Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) is part of the Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition series (print 1) by Kawase Hasui.
Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (August 1933).
Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and famous places (meisho-e), set at Kyoto, Chion-in.
Chion Temple, Kyoto, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kyoto Chionin) measures 24.2 × 36.4 cm (Oban format).