Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, from
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Lake Chūzenji at Nikkō — the high-altitude lake formed by a lava flow from Mount Nantai above the famous Tōshō-gū shrine complex — is depicted in this undated print from what appears to be a landscape series. The lake's serene surface, ringed by volcanic mountains and dense cedar forests, was a destination for aristocrats and diplomats who maintained villas on its shores throughout the Meiji era. Kiyochika's treatment emphasises the lake's reflective calm and the forested depth of the surrounding terrain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, from was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親).
Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, from depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes, set at Nikko.