Kobayashi Kiyochika's "Crossing Ansong River at the Battle of Asan" is a woodblock that reveals the artist's sensitivity to place and atmosphere.
The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1894 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Crossing Ansong River at the Battle of Asan was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親) in 1894.
Crossing Ansong River at the Battle of Asan depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and warriors.
