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Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) by Kobayashi Kiyochika — Japanese Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, 1897 (Meiji 30)

Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue)

by Kobayashi Kiyochika

Meiji/Taishō Prints
LandscapesFamous Places (Meisho-e)
Date:
1897 (Meiji 30)
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Format:
Oban
Dimensions:
36.8 × 24.6 cm

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 inner valley at Tsukigase — a ravine in Nara Prefecture famous for its wild plum blossoms — is depicted in this 1897 nishiki-e from Kiyochika's Famous Sights of Japan series. Tsukigase's plum groves along the Nabari River attracted visitors from across the Kinai region in late winter and early spring, and Kiyochika's version captures the dramatic topography of the narrow gorge with the same atmospheric sensitivity he had applied to Tokyo landscapes. The Nihon meishō zue series extended his meisho tradition to destinations far beyond the capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親) in 1897 (Meiji 30).

Yes — Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) is part of the Famous Sights of Japan series by Kobayashi Kiyochika.

Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) depicts landscapes and famous places (meisho-e).

Inner Valley at Tsukigase (Tsukigase oku no tani), from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) measures 36.8 × 24.6 cm (Oban format).