Sumida River by Night
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
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- Artsy
Description
Kobayashi Kiyochika's "Sumida River by Night" is a woodblock that reveals the artist's sensitivity to place and atmosphere.
The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence.
More Prints by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province (Wakasa Kugushiko), from the series Souvenirs of Travel I (Tabi miyage dai isshu)"
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Autumn Maple Leaves at Takao, from the album Eight Views of Kyoto (Kyôto hakkei)
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The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province (Sanuki Kaiganji no hama), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
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Tea Kettle, section of a sheet from the series "Mirror of Stone Rubbings of Views of the Provinces" (Kohon meihitsu ishizuri kagami)
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sumida River by Night was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親).
Sumida River by Night depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and night scenes.