Imado ariake takadone no kei
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
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
The title Imado ariake takadone no kei translates roughly as "A scene of dawn and high clouds at Imado" — a morning atmospheric view of the Imado district on the Sumida River's eastern bank. Dawn was one of the lighting conditions Kiyochika treated with particular subtlety, the gradual brightening of the sky creating tonal gradients that challenged the woodblock medium and rewarded his close study of natural light. This undated print demonstrates his command of the eastern Tokyo riverscape in its pre-modern character.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Imado ariake takadone no kei was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親).
Imado ariake takadone no kei depicts urban scenes, landscapes, and rivers & lakes.