Old Rakan Temple, Yamakei, Bungo Province, from
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
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
A related or earlier version of the Yabakei gorge subject, this undated print depicts the Old Rakan Temple in its cliff-face setting in Bungo Province using the "Yamakei" reading of the gorge name. The composition emphasises the dramatic contrast between the sheer rock face and the wooded valley below, with the small temple structure providing the human scale that makes the geological scale legible. The Famous Sights of Japan series found in sites like this the extremes of natural scenery that Tokyo cityscapes could not provide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Old Rakan Temple, Yamakei, Bungo Province, from was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親).
Old Rakan Temple, Yamakei, Bungo Province, from depicts landscapes and temples & shrines.