Enoshima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue)
- Series:
- Famous Sights of Japan
- Date:
- 1896 (Meiji 29)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 36.4 × 24 cm
- Source:
- Harvard Art Museums
Typical Price
- Exceptional or scarce Kiyochika subject in fine condition: $1,000–$5,000
- Good condition print: $300–$1,000
- Standard impression: $150–$500
Description
Enoshima — the rocky island and Shinto shrine complex rising from Sagami Bay southwest of Yokohama — is captured in this 1896 nishiki-e from Kiyochika's Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) series. The series, which Kiyochika produced in the mid-to-late 1890s, extended his meisho documentary project beyond Tokyo to landscapes across Japan, applying the atmospheric sensitivity of his Tokyo work to nationally celebrated scenic sites. Enoshima's dramatic sea cliffs and pilgrimage paths made it one of the series' most visually compelling subjects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enoshima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親) in 1896 (Meiji 29).
Yes — Enoshima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) is part of the Famous Sights of Japan series by Kobayashi Kiyochika.
Enoshima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and seascapes.
Enoshima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) measures 36.4 × 24 cm (Oban format).