Lake Biwa
by Koho Shoda
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A nocturnal lakeside scene rendered in deep blue-green and black tones, with two seated figures in a small boat at the lower left, one holding a lantern that casts a warm orange glow against the surrounding darkness. Silhouetted pine trees rise along the shore, their dark canopies set against a dimly lit sky, while additional small lights flicker among the trees in the middle distance. The overall mood is quiet and still, evoking a calm evening on the water. Woodblock print titled "Lake Biwa" by Koho Shoda; year unknown.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Biwa was created by Koho Shoda (庄田耕峰).
Lake Biwa depicts landscapes.